Overview
Shakir is a Partner at Lux Capital since August 2019[3] who believes technology is at its best when it expands human potential and partners with founders using AI to tackle society's hardest problems in healthcare, life sciences, and critical infrastructure[2]. Shakir serves on the Board of Directors at H1[1], Maven Clinic[6], Trial Library[7], Waymark[8], Alife Health[10], and 1001 AI[4], while also acting as Lead Investor at 1001 AI[5] and Bluenote[9]. Shakir holds a BA in Social Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University[11] and an MA from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service[12].
Profile introduction
Deena Shakir believes technology is at its best when it expands human potential. She partners with founders using AI to tackle society’s hardest problems—from healthcare and life sciences to critical infrastructure—with the conviction that extraordinary entrepreneurs can reshape not only industries, but what is possible for humanity. At Lux, Deena has partnered with founders building some of the most ambitious companies at the intersection of AI and the real world, including Ramp, Maven Clinic, 1001.ai, Waymark, H1, Alife, Trial Library, and Bluenote. Though her investments span sectors and s…
Career history
- PartnerAug 2019 to presentLux Capital
- Board of DirectorsOct 2025 to present1001 AI
- Lead InvestorOct 2025 to present1001 AI
- Board of DirectorsAug 2021 to presentMaven Clinic
- Board of DirectorsMar 2022 to presentTrial Library
- Board of DirectorsJan 2022 to presentWaymark
- Lead InvestorNov 2024 to presentBluenote
- Board of DirectorsMay 2021 to presentAlife Health
- Board of DirectorsH1
Education
BA, Social Studies & Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations2004 - 2008Harvard University
MA, School of Foreign Service2008 - 2010Georgetown University
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