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Sheila Lirio Marcelo

Founder

Founder at Proof of Learn

New York, New York

Writes $2M – $50M checks · typically $25M

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Adrianna MaunlockedSheila: together at Harvard Business School (1998)
×3Sheila: together at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
×6Sheila: together at Harvard Business School
Sheila: together at Carecom

About

Sheila Lirio Marcelo is founder and CEO of Ohai.ai, an AI-powered operating system for household logistics coordination, and previously founded Care.com in 2006, taking it public in 2014 before its sale to IAC in 2020. She has over 25 years of leadership experience in internet consumer marketplaces and has served as a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates and founding board member of The Asian American Foundation. Marcelo holds a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College, a J.D. and M.B.A. from Harvard University, and received an honorary doctorate from Mount Holyoke in 2015.

Founder at Proof of Learn

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Proof of Learn's investors · 9

Animoca BrandsHong Kong · $1.5M – $40M checksBright VenturesNew YorkEniac VenturesNew York · $1.2M checksGoldenTree Asset ManagementNew Yorkgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)San MateoMuse CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $1M checksNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M checks · since 2022Rethink Capital PartnersNew York · $1M – $3M checksSuncoast VenturesWalnut Creek

Experience

  1. Ohai.aiFounder and CEOcurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Care.comFoundercurrent2006 — present
  3. Care.comFounder, Chairwoman, & CEO of Care.com2006 — 2020Waltham, MA
  4. New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Venture Partner2021 — 2023New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Matrix PartnersEntrepreneur in Residence2006
  6. TheLadders.comVP, General Manager2005 — 2006
  7. UpromiseVP, Product Management & Marketing2000 — 2005
  8. Monitor GroupConsultant1996 — 1998
  9. Pyramid ResearchConsultant1995 — 1996
  10. Putnam Hayes & BartlettAnalyst1993 — 1994

Skills & more

Product Management48Strategy67Program Management19Web Marketing8Strategic Partnerships65SEO24Customer Experience7Release Management3Email Marketing14Creative Services4Entrepreneurship83Scalability3
+8 moreLeadershipCustomer ServiceStart-upsIntegrationMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness PlanningProduct MarketingManagement

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Network1

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Co-Founder, Blue Goji (Strategy Council) at UC Berkeley Skydeck

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sheila Lirio Marcelo?
Sheila Lirio Marcelo is founder and CEO of Ohai.ai, an AI-powered operating system for household logistics coordination, and previously founded Care.com in 2006, taking it public in 2014 before its sale to IAC in 2020. She has over 25 years of leadership experience in internet consumer marketplaces and has served as a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates and founding board member of The Asian American Foundation. Marcelo holds a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College, a J.D. and M.B.A. from Harvard University, and received an honorary doctorate from Mount Holyoke in 2015.
Where does Sheila Lirio Marcelo work?
Sheila Lirio Marcelo is Founder of Proof of Learn.
What check size does Sheila Lirio Marcelo write?
Sheila Lirio Marcelo typically writes checks of $2M – $50M.
What companies did Sheila Lirio Marcelo found?
Sheila Lirio Marcelo founded Proof of Learn.
Where did Sheila Lirio Marcelo go to school?
Sheila Lirio Marcelo studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Harvard Law School (JD); Mount Holyoke College (BA, Economics).

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New Enterprise Associates (NEA) mafia14

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Mount Holyoke College mafia11

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Maria CirinoInvestor at .406 VenturesKelci HoranOffice Manager and Executive Assistant at .406 VenturesKleida MartiroManaging Director at Glasswing VenturesErin HalbrechtHead of Marketing, Platform, & Operations at Sorenson VenturesArielle JacksonHead, Corporate Communications & Industry Engagement at Longwood FundDeborah PalestrantPartner, Executive Chair, 4:59 Initiative at 5AM Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Ohai.ai2

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Lauren FrelighStaff Accountant at RevolutionM. Jackson WilkinsonVenture and Operating Partner at F-Prime Capital PartnersAntonio RodriguezPartner at Matrix PartnersTasneem DohadwalaFounding Partner at Excelestar VenturesKevin CorlissManaging Director at Forum VenturesC.A. WebbInvestor at G20 Ventures

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Scott SandellExecutive Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at NEACrystal HuangInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Matt SacksInvestor at LightbankJai SajnaniInvestor at Khosla VenturesAjay VasheeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Micherice TaoInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

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Also worked at Matrix Partners17

Tony XuCo-founder & CEO of DoorDashBo ShaoChairman at CrossLayer CapitalYan-David “Yanda” ErlichA 4x founder and AI operator turned VC writing about AI, investing, and building companiesAnoushka VaswaniPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMichael ZuoPartner at MPCi (formerly Matrix Partners China)Leona HuVice President at MPCi (formerly Matrix Partners China)

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