Diana Stefanova is Managing Partner at BrightCap Ventures, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across high-tech, corporate development, and global business operations.
Her career spans from early-stage startups to established corporations, including a long tenure at VMware in both Silicon Valley and EMEA, where she led large, cross-functional teams and complex international organizations.
With a strong background in general management, R&D operations, corporate finance, and business development, Diana has built a reputation as both a strategic thinker and an inspiring leader. She is passionate about helping visionary founders scale globally, combining her deep industry knowledge with a hands-on approach to supporting innovation.
At BrightCap, she focuses on empowering ambitious startups to grow beyond their local markets and position themselves as global technology leaders.
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