Tina Sharkey

Tina Sharkey
Sharkey (2014)
Born1964
New York, New York
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur
Investor
Advisor
Years active1993–present
Organization(s)Aspen Institute
WE Charity
United Nations Foundation
Board member ofPBS
Brit + Co
Ipsy

Tina Sharkey (born 1964) is an American entrepreneur, advisor, and investor.[1] Noted for "discovering ways to bring consumers and businesses together," she co-founded Brandless and iVillage; served as chair and global president of BabyCenter; led multiple business units at AOL, and served as president of the Sesame Street Digital Group.[2][3][4][5][6] She is a member of the PBS Board of Directors.[7]

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  2. ^ Stange, Mary Zeiss; et al. (February 23, 2011). The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World. Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1412976855. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  3. ^ Benton, Emilia (March 25, 2010). "The Entrepreneurs: Most Influential Women In Technology". Fast Company. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  4. ^ Rao, Leena (December 7, 2016). "Exclusive: Investors Bet on Brandless as the Next Procter and Gamble for Millennials". Fortune. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  5. ^ Slattala, Michelle (April 22, 1999). "Sesame Street Site: Serious Child's Play". New York Times. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  6. ^ Klaason, Abbey (June 1, 2009). "Tina Sharkey: Women To Watch 2990". Advertising Age. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Brandless founder Tina Sharkey joins the board of PBS". TechCrunch. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-07.