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Neha Sampat, a non-technical, three-time tech founder who defies the typical startup narrative. As the founder and CEO of Contentstack, a leading Composable Digital Experience Platform (DXP), she spearheaded an $80M Series C funding round in 2022, bringing the total capital to $179M in four years. Neha's earlier ventures include founding Raw Engineering and Built.io, the latter being acquired by Software AG in 2018.
Neha is a reputed industry leader and an advocate of diversity and women in leadership. She has spoken extensively about women in tech, her own journey as an entrepreneur, her experience as a female leader, and her company’s prominent role in the future of technology.
Renowned for her leadership and as a proponent of workplace equity, Neha frequently shares her insights at various conferences, highlighting her roles as an entrepreneur, female founder, and culture creator. Her leadership excellence has earned her accolades like the Austin Business Journal’s 2023 Women in Business Award and the title of Best CEO in 2022. She was also celebrated as the "Female Tech Trailblazer of the Year" in 2020 and received Comparably’s Best CEO for Diversity and Women in 2022. Under her leadership, Contentstack was listed in the Inc. 5000 and named one of America's Best Workplaces in 2021.
Beyond her company, Neha serves on the Board of Directors for Austin's Habitat for Humanity, co-owns Austin Woman Magazine, and engages in Mayor Kirk Watson’s task force for women entrepreneurs. Committed to workplace equity, she supports various initiatives, including the ScaleUp Diversity Pledge and Pledge 1%, and contributes through board roles, incubators, and mentorships. Additionally, Neha is a certified sommelier, blending her passion for wine with her professional achievements.
