Tina Sharkey, Angel Investor

Tina Sharkey is a distinguished brand builder, advisor, investor, founder, and educator. She currently serves as Lecturer of Business of Innovation and Director of the Innovation Quest at USC’s Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, where she also leads the Gen AI & Society Grant. A Henry Crown Fellow at The Aspen Institute, Tina is known for pioneering frameworks that balance profit with purpose and for shaping iconic brands such as iVillage, Brandless, and Johnson & Johnson’s BabyCenter. She has advised and served on boards for organizations including PBS, Havenly, and Heyday, while guiding growth for enterprises like GAP Inc, Microsoft, and RockCreek, as well as startups such as Stride Funding and IPSY. Recognized globally as a speaker and thought leader, Tina has been named among Business Insider’s Top 100 People Transforming Business, Fast Company’s Top Women in Tech, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s 50 Most Daring Entrepreneurs. As an investor, Tina has backed companies including PlugPire, Nearby, Thingtesting, Philz Coffee, and Brit + Co, reflecting her focus on consumer innovation and purpose‑driven ventures.