Swati Punatar Reichmuth
About Swati Punatar Reichmuth
Swati Punatar Reichmuth serves as the COO and CFO at Rune Labs, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in corporate strategy and operations, particularly in hyper-growth start-up environments, and has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Rune Labs
Swati Punatar Reichmuth serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Rune Labs since 2023. In this role, she oversees the operational and financial strategies of the organization. Her tenure at Rune Labs began in 2022 when she initially held the position of COO for nine months. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focuses on enhancing the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.
Previous Experience at BrightInsight
Prior to her current role, Swati Punatar Reichmuth held several positions at BrightInsight. She served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Operations, and Finance from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was the Vice President of Global Operations and Strategy during the Series B and C funding rounds from 2020 to 2021, and Vice President of Operations during the Series A round from 2019 to 2020. Her experience at BrightInsight contributed to her expertise in operationalizing corporate strategy in high-growth environments.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
Swati Punatar Reichmuth is actively involved in advisory roles at several organizations. She has been an Operating and Fundraising Advisor at CareX.AI since 2021, where she provides strategic guidance in operations and fundraising efforts. Additionally, she serves as an Advisor in Residence at Kicker Ventures and is a member of the San Francisco Chapter of Chief, both roles she has held since 2021. These positions reflect her commitment to supporting emerging businesses and fostering leadership in the industry.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Swati Punatar Reichmuth earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategy and Operations from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in operational strategy and financial management.
Expertise in Corporate Strategy and Operations
Swati Punatar Reichmuth has extensive experience in corporate carveouts and startup fundraising, indicating a strong background in financial restructuring and capital acquisition. She has a proven track record of partnering with executives, investors, and advisors to build and scale new business ventures. Her skills include organizational design planning, communication strategies, and leadership alignment, all of which contribute to her effectiveness in driving organizational impact.