Rachel Zabronsky

Principal Investor at PayPal

Speaker

Rachel brings a unique perspective to investing, drawing on a decade of experience as an operator. Her background spans a multitude of functions including marketing & communications, M&A, and product strategy. As an operator, Rachel honed her ability to move quickly and adopt a scrappy approach. These experiences now shape her interactions with founders. Rachel is excited about investing in companies who are innovating in fintech, commerce enablement, and consumer ecosystems. Rachel is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices. She was part of the team that helped PayPal deploy $100 million into minority-led VC funds. She continues to work on improving, elevating, and championing diversity in the VC ecosystem. Outside of work, Rachel's insatiable curiosity keeps her constantly learning. She is constantly consuming media: podcasts, newsletters, garbage television, even actual books. Rachel can be found playing tennis in Prospect Park, making not-very-good-but-somewhat-functional pottery, and jogging alongside her adorable but naughty dog.