Bonita Stewart

BAG VC invests in visionary early-stage founders building disruptive enterprise solutions that leverage AI Bonita C. Stewart is Founder and Managing Partner at BAG Ventures where she focuses on investing in enterprise AI solutions that drive transformative outcomes.

The BAG Collective invests intellectual, social and financial capital in seed to Series A startups around the world. Our collective believes in founders who build ethical, high-growth technology companies. As Co-Lead of the Membership Operating Group (2021-Q1 2024) and Steering Committee Member at BAG Collective (2024 Q2 - present), we have successfully spearheaded the expansion of our community to over 300 tech operators across more than 90 companies, with a remarkable 45% representation of women. Personally sourced and secured eight multi-stage deal co-investment opportunities for the BAG angel collective with innovative companies focusing on enterprise transformation (Confirm, Baton (now Series A), LastMile AI, Syrup Tech (acquired by Anaplan/first substantive Collective distribution), Gynger, Sona Technologies, Lambda Labs (series B and Series C), and Cohere (Series C and D). These investments represented 43% of total $4M investments through Q2 2024. As a member of the Steering Committee we focus on strategic planning and providing operational oversight to ensure our initiatives align with our mission of fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech investment landscape.

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Responsible for strategic partnerships team representing Global News and Publishing, Global Broadcast, Media and Entertainment, Latin America and Canada. Product and business development portfolio includes DoubleClick, search, mobile, programmatic media, display, video and cross functional alignment with Google Play, Android, YouTube, Commerce and emerging products.

Ms. Stewart brings extensive consumer technology and operational experience as her career spans over two decades of digital transformation across multiple industries. Since joining Google in 2006 she has driven adoption of digital technologies within the C-suite in the US and globally. Currently, she oversees the company’s Global Partnerships team for the largest US publishers across Search, Mobile Apps, Broadcast, Commerce, News, Telecommunications and Domains.

Led the Partner Business Solutions team for North and South America with responsibility for strategy, revenue growth and business development for large partners across all verticals using Google products, including DoubleClick technology, search, video, mobile, programmatic media and social.

Responsible for driving strategy, revenue and service for Integrated Solutions sector(Finance, Automotive and Travel). Role includes responsibility for delivering integrated advertising solutions across Search, YouTube, Display, Mobile and Social products, including global support for the Americas. Achieved highest y/y sector growth within the US.

Responsible for a large US team representing the Finance, Media and Entertainment, Automotive and Travel verticals. Led the team to achieve double digit YoY growth from 2009 to 2010 through strong execution of strategic vertical plans and a keen focus on digital expansion during recessionary times.

Responsible for strategy and business plan development for the U.S. automotive category representing 42+ automotive brands and parts/service clients. Provided sales development support for six automotive teams in New York, Detroit, Santa Monica and Irvine. Represented Google as an industry thought leader and led an empowered team to achieve significant firsts – Largest vertical summit, first global webinar with 1200+ attendees and first global automotive summit. Frequently quoted in Automotive News and selected as Automotive World Congress speaker. Achieved 3X revenue growth 2006-2008.

Graduated Magna Cum Laude