Sam O'Keefe

Sam O'Keefe is a technology entrepreneur and the Cofounder of Flex, a technology startup focusing on product development and operational strategy. Prior to launching her current venture, she served as the Global Head of Startup Programs at Google, where she directed international initiatives designed to support and scale the early-stage technology ecosystem. O'Keefe further expanded her product management expertise as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Area 120, Google's internal incubator, and subsequently held a senior product leadership position at the growth-stage financial technology enterprise Unit21. Earlier in her professional career, she worked as an Editor at TechCrunch, analyzing emerging industry trends, and she also produced the technology-focused theatrical project "South of Market." Her diverse professional background effectively bridges product management, financial technology, and digital media, with a current focus on building and scaling early-stage startup ventures.