Dasha is a GTM leader at Puzzle, driving event- and community-led growth. She is the Founder of THE GATHERING SAN FRANCISCO, an event fostering real connections and peer learning. Dasha also contributes to Forbes as a Venture Capital writer and hosts Talks with Dasha, a podcast exploring tech, startups, and innovation. She founded Women Tech Meetup, a 10,000-member community supporting women in tech across SF, NYC, and Miami.
In today’s competitive landscape, the strongest go-to-market strategies aren’t built behind closed doors — they’re built in the crowd. This session explores how events and community can serve as powerful, scalable engines for growth. Learn how to turn your audience into advocates, create meaningful experiences that drive conversions, and build lasting engagement beyond the funnel. Whether you're launching a new product or scaling an existing one, discover tactical ways to harness the momentum of community and the impact of live and virtual events to accelerate your GTM success.