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. Dasha holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.