Saiba Sabherwal Saxena
About Saiba Sabherwal Saxena
Saiba Sabherwal Saxena serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Nayya, where she has significantly contributed to the company's growth and funding success. She has held various leadership roles in finance and operations across notable companies, including Google, Pandora, and Spotify.
Current Role at Nayya
Saiba Sabherwal Saxena serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Nayya, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has built the Finance and Strategy functions, contributing to a significant 7x year-over-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Her responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and strategic planning to support the company's growth objectives in the healthcare and enterprise SaaS sectors.
Previous Experience in Finance and Operations
Prior to her current role, Saiba Sabherwal Saxena held several key positions in finance and operations. She worked at Komodo Health as Chief Financial Officer from 2017 to 2020. Before that, she served as Vice President Finance at Newsela from 2016 to 2017 and as Vice President Finance & Operations at Next Big Sound, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. Her tenure at Next Big Sound included leading the sale of the company to Pandora Music.
Career Background in Technology Companies
Saiba Sabherwal Saxena has extensive experience in technology companies. She worked at Google as an Advertising Sales Strategy & Operations Specialist from 2006 to 2009 and at Spotify as Director Sales Strategy & Operations from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she was a Sales Operations Manager at Pandora Online Radio from 2009 to 2012. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in sales operations and strategic planning.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Saiba Sabherwal Saxena studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a B.A. in Economics, graduating Magna cum Laude between 2004 and 2006. She furthered her education at Harvard Business School, achieving an MBA in General Management. Her academic background supports her expertise in financial strategy and management.
Achievements in Fundraising and Growth
At Nayya, Saiba Sabherwal Saxena played a key role in raising $92 million across Series B and Series C funding rounds, which significantly increased the company's valuation. Her experience in data analytics and strategic financial leadership has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and operational success.