Shania Smith
About Shania Smith
Shania Smith is an Enterprise Account Manager currently working at Esusu. With a diverse background in various industries, she has held multiple roles at companies such as Carta, LinkedIn, and SAP, and is passionate about increasing access for underrepresented communities.
Current Role at Esusu
Shania Smith currently serves as an Enterprise Account Manager at Esusu, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on building and managing relationships with enterprise clients, contributing to the company's mission of increasing access to financial resources for marginalized communities. Her previous experience at Esusu includes serving as a Mid Market Account Manager from 2022 to 2024.
Previous Experience at Carta
Shania Smith worked at Carta in various roles from 2021 to 2022. She began as an Account Executive, followed by a position as Co-Chair of the Black @ Carta Employee Resource Group. Additionally, she served in the GTM, New Markets role for six months in 2021 and later worked in Private Market Sales, Mid Market for four months in 2020. Her time at Carta provided her with extensive experience in sales and leadership within the fintech sector.
Educational Background
Shania Smith has a diverse educational background. She studied at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Technology Innovation Management and Marketing. She also completed an International Exchange program at Queen Mary University of London. Furthering her education, she obtained a Certificate from New York University's Inner MBA program and participated in Harvard Business School's Summer Venture in Management Program.
Professional Experience in Various Industries
Shania Smith has accumulated experience across multiple industries, including FinTech, Healthcare, B2B SaaS, Clean Energy, Real Estate, and Advertising. Her roles have ranged from Business Development Lead at Volta Charging to Demand Management Analyst at SAP. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set and a comprehensive understanding of different market dynamics.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Shania Smith co-founded and served as CEO of Invure from 2018 to 2020. This entrepreneurial experience allowed her to develop leadership skills and gain insights into the startup ecosystem. Her role involved overseeing business operations and driving growth initiatives, further enhancing her expertise in business management and strategy.