Sharks of DigitalOcean: Laura Schaffer, VP, Growth

Sharks of DigitalOcean: Laura Schaffer, VP, Growth What makes DigitalOcean a unique place to work? Can you tell us about the team you lead and how it supports DigitalOcean’s mission? What excites you most about your work? Dive into the future with DigitalOcean About the author Try DigitalOcean for free Related Articles Sharks of DigitalOcean: Darian Wilkin, Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering Sharks of DigitalOcean: Ali Munir, Staff Technical Account Manager Sharks of DigitalOcean: Jason Dobry, Staff IT Project Specialist By Sujatha R Technical Writer Published: July 10, 2025 2 min read Laura Schaffer, Vice President of Growth at DigitalOcean, leads the team responsible for helping customers onboard and grow with DigitalOcean. In this edition of Shark Tales, she shares what excites her about building a self-serve experience, the energy that fuels her team, and why DigitalOcean stands out as a special place to work. There’s a ton of opportunity here, and I’m excited about everything we’re building together. But what really sets DigitalOcean apart is how driven and united we are. We show up each day ready to collaborate, eager to deliver value to our customers, and motivated to make things happen. It’s incredibly energizing to work in an environment where everyone shares that same hunger. You feel it in every conversation and project; it’s inspiring, it’s motivating, and it makes this a truly special place to be. 🎥 Have a look at Laura Schaffer’s full conversation ⬇️ I lead the Growth team, and our focus is on helping customers get started with DigitalOcean. It’s such a fun space to be in because we get to witness that first spark, when someone signs up, explores what we offer, and has that “Aha!” moment. Our platform is simple and easy to use, and seeing new users discover that for themselves is incredibly rewarding. Every day, my team helps users reach that point of discovery, and that’s a powerful thing to be a part of. As someone focused on growth and self-serve, I’m especially excited about how our technology enables simplicity.