Diana Shapiro
Founder & Principal Consultant
Proven Startup Scaler
21+ years turning early-stage startups into multimillion-dollar enterprises. Specializes in commercializing AI, biotech, and healthcare innovations.
Transformative Interim CEO
Leads executive teams through pivotal growth stages, driving results and strategic vision.
Fractional COO Superpower
Optimizes operations and boosts performance for private equity and venture capital portfolios.
Key Achievements
- Scaled multiple startups achieving 300%+ growth
- Generated $26M+ in revenue from research-based innovations
- Secured $8M+ in funding for emerging technologies
- Developed strategic partnerships with industry leaders
- Created successful go-to-market strategies for complex technologies
Areas of Expertise
- Business Strategy: Business model innovation, market positioning
- Technology Commercialization: Translating research to market-ready products
- Growth Leadership: Scaling operations, team building, process optimization
- Founder Collaboration: Partnering with technical founders to realize vision
- Revenue Generation: Creating sustainable revenue streams from innovative technologies
Professional Experience Summary
Specialized in partnering with technical founders to transform breakthrough innovations into commercial successes across healthcare AI, biotech, and enterprise technology sectors.
Research Commercialization
Translating complex academic research into market-ready products while preserving scientific integrity and innovation vision
Technical Leadership
Building productive partnerships with PhD-level researchers and creating environments where technical vision aligns with market needs
Healthcare Technology
Expertise in transcranial magnetic stimulation, AI diagnostics, clinical decision support, and FDA compliance strategies
Enterprise Solutions
Implementing SaaS architectures, AI solutions, and technical roadmapping for commercial success
Collaborative leadership approach focused on maintaining the integrity of technical vision while creating practical paths to market—accelerating commercialization without compromising core innovations.
Professional Summary
Executive leader with 21+ years of experience transforming research-oriented companies into commercially successful ventures. Expertise in scaling AI, biotech, and healthcare startups from pre-seed to multi-million dollar revenue generation.
Core Expertise
- Business Transformation: Converted AI research companies into commercial businesses with market-ready solutions
- Growth & Revenue: Scaled operations by 300%+, achieving $26M in revenue
- Funding: Secured $8M+ across multiple ventures
- Partnerships: Established relationships with Fortune 500 enterprises and frontier technology companies
Specialized Knowledge
- AI Commercialization: Scaling research concepts to market success
- Healthcare Technology: Regulatory expertise in AI applications
- Technical Leadership: Translating scientific innovation to business value
- Strategic Network: Connections with technical founders, investors, and industry partners
Recognition & Achievements
Industry Recognition
Featured in Gartner and Red Herring reports
Business Model Innovation
Developed go-to-market strategies for frontier technologies
Startup Acceleration
Specialized in technical vision translation and commercialization
AI & Biotech Leadership Summary
Executive with 20+ years of experience commercializing frontier technologies in healthcare and biotech. Specialized expertise bridging advanced AI research with market-ready solutions that deliver measurable business value.
Technical Qualifications
- MIT-certified AI Business Strategy specialist
- Two issued/pending patents: transcranial magnetic stimulation optimization and synthetic tumor diagnostic data generation
- Domain expertise in clinical decision support, diagnostic algorithms, and predictive analytics
Commercial Approach
- Pragmatic implementation of AI solutions with measurable ROI
- Cross-functional leadership connecting technical and business requirements
- Market-focused product development prioritization
Technical Communication
- Effectively translates complex AI concepts for business stakeholders
- Aligns engineering teams with commercial objectives
- Bridges technical-business communication gaps in frontier technology ventures
Strategic Partnerships & Go-to-Market Excellence
Senior executive with demonstrated success in strategic partnerships and go-to-market strategy development for healthcare, AI, and enterprise technology solutions.
Core Expertise
- Strategic Partnership Development with healthcare networks, insurance providers (Aetna, Cigna, BCBS), and Department of Defense
- Market Positioning & Narrative Development resulting in Gartner "Cool Vendor" recognition and thought leadership in AI commercialization
- Go-to-Market Strategy for complex healthcare ecosystems including providers, payers, patients, and regulators
Key Accomplishments
- Established healthcare partnerships delivering 40% operational efficiency improvements
- Secured multi-million dollar DoD contracts through strategic positioning
- Created reference customer programs accelerating sales across healthcare sector
- Developed FDA 510(k)/PMA pathway expertise for AI-driven medical devices
- Built sustainable relationships with VCs, angel investors, and industry leaders
- Implemented comprehensive GTM methodology driving successful product launches
Successfully combines strategic vision with tactical execution to transform technical capabilities into clear value propositions that resonate with stakeholders across healthcare and enterprise markets.
Business Model Innovation & Market Development
Accomplished business leader with proven expertise in creating disruptive business models and developing new market categories across healthcare AI, enterprise AI, and frontier biotech sectors. Demonstrated success in translating innovative concepts into sustainable revenue growth and market leadership positions.
Core Competencies
- Business Model Innovation & Design
- New Market Creation & Development
- Revenue Generation Strategies
- Healthcare AI Commercialization
- Enterprise AI Go-to-Market
- Frontier Biotech Market Entry
Healthcare AI Expertise
- Clinical decision support systems
- Medical device integration
- Patient monitoring platforms
- Provider adoption pathways
- Payer reimbursement strategies
Enterprise AI Expertise
- Value-based pricing models
- Outcome-guaranteed contracts
- Executive stakeholder engagement
- ROI demonstration frameworks
Key Achievements
- AI-Driven Diagnostics: Developed innovative business models for personalized medical AI applications, creating new revenue streams while enhancing clinical outcomes
- Fractional Executive Services: Built a scalable consulting model addressing early-stage companies' need for experienced executive guidance without full C-suite costs
- SaaS + Franchise Hybrid Model: Pioneered technology-enabled service delivery models that enabled growth from $100K to $26M in revenue
Approach characterized by deep understanding of customer pain points, market dynamics, and emerging technology capabilities. Exceptional at identifying opportunities where new technologies can solve persistent problems through innovative business approaches.
Education & Credentials
Academic & Professional Development
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Management - Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
- USF I-Corps Fellow - NSF I-Corps Hub: Mid-South (2025)
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) - Prosci (2023)
- Artificial Intelligence in Business Strategy - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2020)
Areas of Expertise
- Technology Commercialization - Translating innovations into marketable products
- Organizational Leadership - Guiding teams through growth and transformation
- Strategic Management - Developing and executing business strategies
- AI Implementation - Integrating artificial intelligence into business operations
- Biotech Sector Expertise - Navigating complex biotech market landscapes
- Healthcare Technology - Implementing solutions within healthcare environments
Diana combines formal business education with specialized training in emerging technologies, enabling effective commercialization of complex innovations across healthcare, AI, and biotech sectors.
Professional Summary
Senior executive with proven expertise in scaling AI and biotech startups, commercializing complex technologies, and driving significant business growth. Track record of securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and achieving industry recognition.
Recognition & Leadership
Top 50 Women of Influence in Technology
San Diego Business Journal - 2022
Gartner "Cool Vendor in AI"
Led Dynam.AI to this designation - 2023
Red Herring Top 100 Global Company
Dynam.AI recognized as promising global tech venture - 2022
Executive Experience
C-Suite Partners Founder
March 2023-Present
Providing fractional CEO/COO services for AI, biotech, and healthcare startups
USF Connect Executive in Residence
May 2025-Present
Mentoring AI and biotech startups within university technology incubator
MeraBiome Interim COO
Jan 2025-Present
Leading commercialization of AI-driven medical foods technology
Dynam.AI - Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
Jul 2021 – Feb 2023
Transformed research company into commercial business, raised $4M Series A, achieved 200% revenue growth
PeakLogic - Chief Operating Officer
Jan 2018 – Jun 2020
Drove 300% revenue growth, secured DoD contracts, scaled operations while reducing costs by 30%
Environmental Waste Solutions - Chief Operating Officer
Jan 2007 – Nov 2016
Scaled company from $100K to $26M revenue, grew franchise network to 700+ locations
Core Achievements
Business Growth
Consistently achieved 200-300% revenue increases across multiple organizations
Funding Success
Secured multi-million dollar investments and strategic partnerships
Technology Commercialization
Transformed complex AI and biotech innovations into market-ready solutions