Elena Luneva
About Elena Luneva
Elena Luneva serves as the General Manager at Braintrust and has a diverse background in product management and leadership roles at various companies, including Nextdoor and LiquidSpace. She holds dual degrees in Computer Science and Biology from New York University and has an MBA from London Business School.
Work at Braintrust
Elena Luneva serves as the General Manager at Braintrust, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives within the organization. Her leadership contributes to the company's mission of creating a decentralized talent network.
Previous Experience at Nextdoor
Prior to her current role, Elena Luneva worked at Nextdoor in various capacities. She served as the Co-Lead for the Women in the Neighborhood initiative from 2021 to 2022, focusing on community engagement. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Product for Maps & Strategic Partnerships from 2020 to 2022, and as Head of Product and General Manager for the Local Business Marketplace from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Elena Luneva holds a dual degree in Computer Science and Biology from New York University. She also earned an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, where she studied Global Business and Finance. Furthermore, she attended London Business School, which was ranked #1 for MBA programs by Financial Times during her studies from 2009 to 2012.
Career Background
Elena Luneva has a diverse career spanning multiple industries. She has held significant roles in product management and leadership at companies such as LiquidSpace, Nuna Inc., and BlackRock. Her experience includes positions such as Director of Product Management at LiquidSpace and Chief Product Officer at Nuna Inc. She has also worked as a Senior Product Manager at OpenTable and Satori Consulting.
Advisory Roles and Coaching
In addition to her managerial roles, Elena Luneva advises founders and C-suite executives on various aspects of product development, including product viability, team alignment, and customer centricity. She is also committed to coaching the next generation of product leaders, sharing her expertise to foster growth and innovation in the field.