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154 people in our graph share verified history with Rachel — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Itxaso del PalaciounlockedRachel: together at University College London (2014–2016)
×4Rachel: together at University College London
×2Rachel: together at Zinc
×3Rachel: together at Universität Salzburg
About
Behavioural scientist and psychologist who joined Zinc in 2017 after roles at UCL and Bupa. She focuses on applying science in ventures and measuring impact, and is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow.
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at Zinc Ventures
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Zinc Ventures's investors · 2
Co-founders at Zinc Ventures
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Paul KirbyCo-Founder, Managing Partner
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Ella GoldnerCo-Founder, Managing Partner
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Saul KleinCo-Founder, Board Member
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Polly MackenzieCo-Founder and CEO (Zinc Innovation Partners)
Experience
- Zinc Innovation PartnersCo-Founder & Chief Scientistcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- UCL Centre for Behaviour ChangeAssociate Consultantcurrent2016 — present
- Zinc VCChief Scientist2017 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- Sciana | The Health Leaders NetworkSciana Fellow2022 — 2024
- BupaSenior Behaviour Change Research Advisor2016 — 2017London Area, United Kingdom
- University College LondonResearch Associate2014 — 2016
Skills & more
SPSS25Microsoft Office3Research23Psychology26EEGStatistics13Lecturing11Data Analysis9Teaching7Research Design7Literature Reviews8Public Speaking7
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FundraisingQuantitative ResearchWritingAcademic WritingCreative WritingExperimental DesignNeuroscienceSocial PsychologyCommunication- An Introduction to Cochrane Systematic Reviews (certificate of attendance) — The Cochrane Collaboration
- European Computer Driving Licence Foundation (ECDL) certificate — Presentation College Headford
- Proficiency Level 1, 2 and 3 training certificates — ISPCC
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certificate — National Office for Suicide Prevention
- ALIVE certificate for volunteering — National University of Ireland, Galway
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rachel Carey?
- Behavioural scientist and psychologist who joined Zinc in 2017 after roles at UCL and Bupa. She focuses on applying science in ventures and measuring impact, and is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow.
- Where does Rachel Carey work?
- Rachel Carey is Co-Founder & Chief Scientist of Zinc Ventures.
- What companies did Rachel Carey found?
- Rachel Carey founded Zinc Ventures.
- Where did Rachel Carey go to school?
- Rachel Carey studied at University of Galway (B.A. (Hons), Psychology (International)); University of Galway (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Psychology); Universität Salzburg ((ERASMUS Scholarship), Psychology).
Founder mafias
University of Galway mafia20
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jack O'MearaBachelor's DegreeFounded Aerska +1David NewellBachelor of Engineering (BEng)Founded End Close +1Martin O'HalloranMaster of Arts - MAFounded Relevium Medical +1Aimee DeGolyerFounded REPROSENTBarbara OliveiraDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded LuminateJames McWalterBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Paces
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Zinc mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Faisal GhaffarEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Alethica +1Paul KirbyCo-Founder, Managing PartnerFounded Zinc VenturesElla GoldnerCo-Founder, Managing PartnerFounded Zinc VenturesSaul KleinCo-Founder, Board MemberFounded Zinc VenturesAurélia Le FrapperFounder in residenceFounded AlethicaDaniel WhiteFellowFounded Gentian
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Universität Salzburg mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Galway52
Katherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Kyle DuffyOperating Partner at Gradient who helps early-stage founders go from 0 to 1Alan O'ConnellPartner at Seroba Life SciencesJonathon KavanaghSenior Investment Portfolio Manager at Western Development CommissionFran StaffordInvestment Director at Development CapitalMarci MedfordInvestor at Innovius Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Zinc Innovation Partners2
Also worked at Zinc VC37
Saran DaviesInvestor at Moonfire VenturesGeorgia RitterHead of Marketing at Giant Ventures Global LlpNarges BaniasadiVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcAndrew ElderDeputy Managing Partner at AlbionVCDeepali NangiaPartner at SpeedinvestOisin TeevanContent Lead at Founders Factory
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Also worked at Bupa7
Mahesh KudariSenior Associate at SR One Capital ManagementShrawan PatelCo-Founder & Head Mentor at PharmStars VenturesDeirdre BlytheDirector at Breakthrough VictoriaJulie FedeleAngel at Alma AngelsPeter IansekFounder at Operative IntelligenceAlberto PasqualottoCo-founder at Spixii
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Also worked at University College London140
Demis HassabisCo-founder & CEO of Google DeepMindItxaso del PalacioGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalTess van StekelenburgPartner at Lux CapitalFrancesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpDima KuzminManaging Partner at 4BIO CapitalTherese LiechtensteinPartner at 4BIO Capital
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