Shira Stember

Location: New York, NY, USA.
Shira Stember is a Fractional CMO for hire - CMO Index

Professional Overview:

I am the Founder of Byron+Five, a Brand Studio for Emerging Tech startups, bringing over two decades of experience to support the brand development and growth of early-stage, emerging tech companies. As the former CMO, COO, and Co-Founder of Snickerdoodle Labs, a decentralized data management and marketing platform, I successfully translated our team's vision into a scalable reality and led the company through both seed equity and token fundraises. During my tenure at Snickerdoodle Labs, I grew the global team to around 30 members, overseeing Operations, HR, Finance, Brand, Marketing, Communications, and Business Development, laying a robust foundation for responsible scaling.

Before joining Snickerdoodle Labs, I served as the Senior Vice President of Brand Innovation on the Global Brand Team at Citi. In this role, I established socially impactful partnerships and led employee-centric initiatives to elevate Citi’s values and brand perception. Earlier in my career, I managed the $38 billion Costco card portfolio at American Express and spearheaded pivotal marketing initiatives within their OPEN small business division.

I hold an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BBA from The George Washington University. My work stands at the intersection of culture, engagement, and emerging tech, embodying my belief in using business as a force for good.

Professional Highlights

πŸ’‘Key skills

Strategic Brand Development, Marketing Leadership, Team Building & Management, Operational Optimization, Customer-Centric Approach

πŸ“œ Previous notable roles

I bring over two decades of experience in marketing, brand development, and strategic leadership. Here are some of my most notable roles:

Founder, Byron+Five: Leading a Brand Studio for Emerging Tech startups, supporting early-stage founders in shaping their brands and driving growth.

CMO, COO, and Co-Founder, Snickerdoodle Labs: At Snickerdoodle Labs, a decentralized data management and marketing platform, I translated our team's vision into a scalable reality, led seed equity and token fundraises, and grew the global team to ~30 members.

Senior Vice President of Brand Innovation, Citi: In this role, I established socially impactful partnerships and led employee-centric initiatives to elevate Citi’s values and brand perception.

Marketing Leadership, American Express: Managed the $38 billion Costco card portfolio and led pivotal marketing initiatives within the OPEN small business division.

πŸ”§ Service types offered

Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Partnerships and Alliances, Market Research, Marketing Operation Audit, Team Management

🏭 Industry specializations

Emerging Tech (web3/blockchain/crypto), Financial Services

πŸ“… Availability

Flexible

🌎 Languages

English

πŸ’΅ Rates

My current pricing structure includes a comprehensive Brand Bootcamp at $15,000 USD, which spans 6-8 weeks and a standard hourly rate of $275 USD. However, I am keen to lean more into value-based pricing to better align with the unique needs and goals of each client. This approach ensures that the pricing reflects the tangible value and outcomes delivered through my services, creating a win-win scenario for both parties.

πŸ“ Additional info

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