Post COVID-19 strategies for CIOs on leading through crisis

Now is the time for IT leaders to adapt to the current reality, and for CIOs to lead the way via technology. Companies that maintain focus on digital transformation About the author

Shruti Tournatory is the head of business development and go-to-market (GTM) at Sapphire Ventures. Tournatory leads Sapphire’s business development and GTM consulting team globally with a focus on revenue acceleration for Sapphire’s portfolio companies. The team is responsible for leveraging and growing Sapphire’s enterprise CIO and CXO network, connecting portfolio companies with new customers and partners, and aiding portfolio revenue leaders in developing successful go-to-market strategies. Under Tournatory’s leadership, Sapphire has also developed unique forums and assets such as the annual CIO Summit and CIO Innovation Index, which drive value for startups and corporate innovators alike. Previously, Tournatory was a senior director of product management at SAP, driving rapid customer adoption at SAP’s top accounts and developing technology and distribution partnerships with startups and tech giants.

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