Dasha Shunina is the Ambassador of Community & Partnerships at Puzzle, a modern accounting software designed for ambitious founders. Leading the company’s events, community building, and partnership efforts on the West Coast, Dasha plays a pivotal role in driving Puzzle’s growth within the tech ecosystem.

As a Venture Capital Contributor to Forbes, Dasha covers the latest trends in venture capital across the USA.

Dasha is also the Founder of Women Tech Meetup, a thriving community of 5,000 female founders and women in tech. She hosts monthly events across San Francisco, NYC, and Miami, attracting over 150 attendees per event. These meetups are co-hosted with major tech industry players such as Microsoft, Google, Brex, Gusto, Techstars, and more.

In addition, Dasha is the visionary behind THE GATHERING, an innovative event series for startup founders that fosters genuine connections, addresses real-world challenges, and encourages peer learning—all while having fun.

Recognized as a Top Entrepreneurship Voice on LinkedIn, Dasha also hosts Talks with Dasha, her YouTube show where she delves into tech news, startups, innovation, and venture capital. As a sought-after speaker, she has graced the stages of leading tech conferences including Web Summit, SXSW, Data Science & AI, DMWF (Digital Marketing World Forum), BIAT, SWITCH, SET Week, and eMerge Americas. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Euronews, Inc., Grit Daily, Link to Leaders, and The Business Times.