Meenal Iyer — CEO
I build intelligent enterprises. For 25+ years across SaaS, fintech, retail, and travel, I have led data organizations that convert business complexity into measurable growth, operational efficiency, and durable competitive advantage. As SVP of Data at SurveyMonkey, I own enterprise Data, Analytics, AI/ML. My mandate is clear: Move AI from experimentation to dependable infrastructure. I focus on three outcomes: • Embedding AI into core business workflows, not isolated pilots • Codifying business logic as governed infrastructure so AI operates on trusted definitions • Aligning product-led growth, marketing intelligence, and operational analytics into a unified decision system AI moves fast. In enterprises, speed without semantic precision creates risk. My work centers on building AI systems that are accurate, governed, and production-ready at scale. Beyond operating roles, I advise venture firms including Theory Ventures and Team8 on Data and AI investments. I serve on advisory boards for AI-native startups, guiding product strategy, data architecture, and AI readiness from zero to scale. I regularly engage with executive and board audiences on: • Enterprise AI strategy and risk • Governance as a growth enabler • Data monetization and intelligent automation • Building high-performing data organizations I write at The Data Wall (https://thedatawall.medium.com/) and The Intelligence Stack (https://substack.com/@thedatawall) , where I share practical operating lessons on responsibly scaling AI within complex organizations If you are scaling AI inside an enterprise or investing in companies that are, I welcome conversations grounded in real-world execution.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech expert with a strong focus on AI and data governance.
Location: Union City, California, United States
Experience: 26 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Ai Strategy
- Data Monetization
- Data Governance
- Thought Leadership
- Board Advisory Services
- Data Engineering
Career Highlights
- 25+ years of experience in data leadership roles.
- Expert in embedding AI into core business workflows.
- Advises venture firms on Data and AI investments.
Work Experience
SurveyMonkey
SVP,Data (3 mos)
VP, Data (3 yrs 7 mos)
Theory Ventures
Theorist (6 mos)
Modal
Advisory Board Member (3 yrs 6 mos)
Gotara - Women in STEM+
Gotara Senior STEM+ Advisor (4 yrs 3 mos)
California State University - East Bay
Program Advisor - Customer Experience (3 yrs 10 mos)
Tailored Brands, Inc.
Sr. Director, Data Science and Experimentation (2 yrs 6 mos)
Macy's
Director, Enterprise Analytics and Reporting Platforms (2 yrs 3 mos)
Blackhawk Network
Sr. Director of Big Data and Analytics (5 yrs 8 mos)
Hotwire
Sr. BI Manager (7 mos)
BI Manager (1 yr 10 mos)
Principal BI Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)
Lead Data Analytics Engineer (1 yr 11 mos)
Sr. Data Analytics Engineer (2 yrs 11 mos)
Cisco
Sr. Datawarehouse Enginer (1 yr 6 mos)
Innoventry Inc
Sr. Datawarehouse ETL Engineer (8 mos)
Hewlett-Packard
SQL/ETL Developer (1 yr 6 mos)
Education
PGDBA at Institute For Technology and Management
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Mumbai