Shelly Mittal is an investment professional with a background working across private equity, venture capital, and fintech startups. She has led successful fundraising efforts, including a $200M raise that grew the fund to $1B in assets under management.

Shelly specializes in advising on technology deals and is passionate about emerging trends, digital advertising, and financial literacy for young professionals.

At Duke University, she founded the school’s first Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference, where she interviewed industry leaders like Cathie Wood of ARK Invest and David Rubenstein of Carlyle. Known for her curiosity and ability to ask meaningful questions, Shelly connects ideas and inspires young leaders.

She is also dedicated to philanthropy, community-building, and exploring how efficient technology shapes the future.

Currently, she is leading senior executive communications for Founder CEO Jeff Green at The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) and is the Head of Investor Relations at Climactic VC.