Margaret Shen
About Margaret Shen
Margaret Shen is the Head of Business Operations at Modal Labs, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in product management and venture capital, with previous roles at Dropbox, Salesforce, and Pear VC, among others.
Work at Modal Labs
Margaret Shen currently serves as the Head of Business Operations at Modal Labs, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees various operational aspects of the organization, contributing to its strategic initiatives and overall efficiency. Her experience in business operations is supported by her extensive background in product management and venture capital.
Previous Experience in Venture Capital
Margaret Shen has significant experience in the venture capital sector. She worked as a Venture Fellow at Pear VC since 2021, where she has been involved in identifying and supporting emerging startups. Prior to this, she served as a Venture Fellow at Comma Capital in 2021 for six months, gaining insights into investment strategies and market analysis. Additionally, she completed a Summer Associate role at Accel in 2022, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Product Management Experience
Margaret Shen has a robust background in product management, particularly during her tenure at Dropbox. She held multiple roles, including Product Manager for Dropbox Business, Ecosystem, and Smart Workspace from 2017 to 2020. Her responsibilities included developing product strategies and enhancing user experiences. Additionally, she worked as a Product Manager at OakNorth for nearly a year, where she focused on product development in the financial technology sector.
Educational Background
Margaret Shen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, which she completed from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Early Career and Internships
Margaret Shen began her career with various internships that provided her with practical experience in technology and product development. She interned at Salesforce as a Product Security Engineering Intern in 2015 and at Dropbox as a Software Engineering Intern in 2016. These roles helped her develop technical skills and an understanding of product lifecycle management, which she later applied in her product management positions.