Shannon Anderson
Shannon Anderson is currently an Explorer at Optispan. Previously, she held advisory and talent leadership roles at AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, Ignition Partners, Madrona, Microsoft, and Recruiting Toolbox, Inc.
Special COVID-19 Episode: Shannon Anderson
Shannon Anderson, Madrona Venture Group’s Talent Director, joins us to discuss COVID-19’s impact on the Seattle community. Shannon shares how she’s advising their portfolio companies during this unique time and gives examples of CEOs who are truly living their values in the midst of this crisis. She also weighs in on best practices for leadership communication and provides details on Silver Lining, the new, free resource for connecting laid off employees with companies that are hiring. Hear why Shannon is fueled by "creating opportunities out of problems" and why she sees “tremendous opportunity once we get through the current situation"…
Organizations
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Optispan Explorer 2024–present · current
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AWS Startup Loft Accelerator Advisor 2022–2025 · past
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Madrona Talent Director 2018–2026 · past
Education
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San José State University Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration