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Lena Belkor (Belogolova)

Founder

Founder at Venuetastic

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

FoundedVenuetastic · YC

About

Lena Belkor founded Venuetastic, a venue-booking platform, from 2010 to 2013. She holds degrees from MIT and UCLA Anderson and has worked as a behavioral scientist applying research and testing methodologies to optimize product and organizational performance across product, marketing, sales, and operations functions.

Founder at VenuetasticYC W11

Intro paths

YC

Lena went through Y Combinator (Winter 2011) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

In turn, Lena can intro founders to Venuetastic's investors below.

Co-founders at Venuetastic

CYChristine Yen
Christine YenFounder

Experience

  1. The Scotts Miracle-Gro CompanyDirector, Insights & Analytics (Consumer Intelligence & Decision Systems)current2023 — present
  2. Applied Behavioral Science AssociationABSA Co-Foundercurrent2020 — presentUnited States
  3. Intellichanges, Inc.Founder2017 — 2024Greater Los Angeles Area
  4. GoodRxDirector of Consumer Insights, Head of Behavioral Science2020 — 2023Los Angeles, California, United States
  5. FacebookBehavioral Science & Growth, Product Marketing2016 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
  6. FacebookSales Analytics & Insights2014 — 2016Greater Los Angeles Area
  7. VenuetasticCEO and Co-Founder (YC backed)2010 — 2013
  8. Stanford University Marketing DepartmentResearcher2009 — 2011
  9. UC Berkeley Marketing DepartmentResearcher2009 — 2011
  10. BlackRockPortfolio Manager2009 — 2010
  11. Goldman SachsTrader2006 — 2009
  12. Morgan StanleySummer Analyst2005
  13. PIMCOSummer Analyst 2003 and 20042004

Skills & more

PersuasionInfluential CommunicatorDesign Thinking2Team LeadershipStrategy29Analysis9Strategic Planning2Management12Public Speaking3Leadership3Negotiation2Managerial Skills2
+12 moreBehavioral ScienceInnovation ResearchStrategic InsightsConsumer InsightPerformance ManagementStakeholder ManagementCustomer JourneysData-driven Decision MakingProduct DesignHuman Computer Interactionconsumer insightsMixed Methods Research

Languages Russian

  • Strategy ExecutionHarvard Business School Online
  • Power and Influence for Positive ImpactHarvard Business School Online
  • Computing for Data AnalysisCoursera

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lena Belkor (Belogolova)?
Lena Belkor founded Venuetastic, a venue-booking platform, from 2010 to 2013. She holds degrees from MIT and UCLA Anderson and has worked as a behavioral scientist applying research and testing methodologies to optimize product and organizational performance across product, marketing, sales, and operations functions.
Where does Lena Belkor (Belogolova) work?
Lena Belkor (Belogolova) is Founder of Venuetastic.
What companies did Lena Belkor (Belogolova) found?
Lena Belkor (Belogolova) founded Venuetastic.
Where did Lena Belkor (Belogolova) go to school?
Lena Belkor (Belogolova) studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Mathematics, Brain and Cognitive Sciences); UCLA Anderson School of Management (Master’s en route to PhD; left program early after earning MA/MS to pursue industry opportunities., Management (Behavioral Economics and Marketing Focus)); Y Combinator.

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