Sonya Hausafus, Head of Community & Business Development

Sonya is a seasoned startup veteran with deep expertise in leadership, sales, marketing, business strategy, and community development. 

Sonya Hausafus brings 25 years of experience to her role as Head of Community and Business Development at Technical Integrity. She combines a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations with her passion for building organizations through a cultural lens. 

In her current role at Technical Integrity, Sonya spearheads business development initiatives to expand the firm's reach and impact. In addition, she leverages her relationship management, sales, and marketing expertise to generate new opportunities, foster connections, and establish partnerships across startup ecosystems. 

Sonya has served as a top marketing executive at seven startups, including her role as VP of Marketing at Techstars, where she oversaw the global expansion of accelerator programs across five continents in partnership with brands like Disney, Ford, and Amazon. She’s also the founder of Root to Rise Consulting and Brand Blast Communications, blending leadership coaching and business strategy to help individuals and organizations thrive. As an active coach, advisor and mentor, Sonya is co-organizer of The Conscious Entrepreneur Summit and past president of The Grief Support Network.