Mary Mc Dougall
About Mary Mc Dougall
Mary McDougall serves as the Vice President of Access to Growth Capital & Resources at Astia, where she focuses on transforming funding mechanisms for women-led ventures. With a background in engineering and an MBA from Harvard Business School, she has held leadership roles at Survox, Inc. and BMC Software, and has expertise in strategic alliances and business development.
Current Role at Astia
Mary Mc Dougall serves as the Vice President of Access to Growth Capital & Resources at Astia. In this role, she focuses on transforming funding mechanisms for women-led ventures globally. Her responsibilities include providing capital, connections, and guidance to innovative startups. She has been with Astia since 2018, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting female entrepreneurs and enhancing their access to essential resources.
Previous Experience at Survox, Inc.
Prior to her current position, Mary worked at Survox, Inc. as President and CEO from 2013 to 2017. During her tenure, she led the company in voice-based research automation, operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her leadership contributed to the development and implementation of innovative solutions in the research automation sector.
Career at BMC Software
Mary held the position of Director of SaaS Strategy & Product Management at BMC Software from 2004 to 2012. Her role involved managing IT management solutions and developing strategies for software as a service (SaaS). This eight-year experience allowed her to gain significant insights into the IT industry and product management.
Educational Background
Mary Mc Dougall studied at Dartmouth College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering. She furthered her education at Harvard Business School, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Technology Marketing. This educational foundation has equipped her with the skills necessary for her various leadership roles in the technology and business sectors.
Expertise in Business Development
Mary specializes in strategic alliances and partnerships aimed at driving business development. Her expertise includes repositioning businesses for growth and successful exits. She is known for operationalizing complex business plans, which helps organizations achieve competitive differentiation in their respective markets.