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593 people in our graph share verified history with Rachel — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Ayaan PatelunlockedRachel: together at Lead Edge Capital (2023–2025)
×8Rachel: together at Brandeis University
×2Rachel: together at Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Rachel: together at AIG
About
Rachel Katz is the Executive Director of Events at Lead Edge Capital. She has over 10 years of experience across the corporate and non-profit sectors, with a focus on planning and executing special events, revenue growth, relationship building, and strategic partnerships.
Experience
- Lead Edge CapitalExecutive Director, Eventscurrent2026 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Lead Edge CapitalDirector of Events2023 — 2026New York, New York, United States
- Valley Health SystemCommunications and Projects Specialist, The Valley Hospital Foundation2021 — 2023Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
- Valley Health SystemCommunications Consultant, The Valley Hospital Foundation2020 — 2021Ridgewood, NJ
- Related CompaniesManager, Special Events - Hudson Yards2019 — 2020New York, NY
- Valley Health SystemEvent Consultant2018 — 2019Ridgewood, NJ
- I Support The GirlsDirector Of Strategic Partnerships2017 — 2019New York, NY
- PresenTenseDirector Strategy and Business Development2015 — 2017New York, NY
- AIGDirector, Corporate Philanthropy2015New York, NY
- Dunkin' BrandsCorporate Social Responsibility Intern2013Canton, MA
- The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterSpecial Events Officer2007 — 2012New York, NY
- American Museum of Natural HistoryCoordinator, Special Events2005 — 2007New York, NY
Skills & more
Facebook1Public Speaking6Fundraising27Non-profits3Event Planning15Event Management33Fundraisers1Grant Writing3Social Media12Public Relations3Research6Community Outreach8
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Colleagues at Lead Edge Capital
Aaron Darr
Principal at Lead Edge Capital
Adam Stein
Managing Director, Talent at Lead Edge Capital
Alex Weronski
Vice President at Lead Edge Capital
Alexa Hayslett
Director, Originations at Lead Edge Capital
Alexa Kunowsky
Associate at Lead Edge Capital
Alexander Gaulkin
Vice President at Lead Edge Capital
Andrea Crabbe
Head Controller at Lead Edge Capital
Anshul Joshi
Associate at Lead Edge Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rachel Katz?
- Rachel Katz is the Executive Director of Events at Lead Edge Capital. She has over 10 years of experience across the corporate and non-profit sectors, with a focus on planning and executing special events, revenue growth, relationship building, and strategic partnerships.
- Where does Rachel Katz work?
- Rachel Katz is Executive Director, Events at Lead Edge Capital.
- Where did Rachel Katz go to school?
- Rachel Katz studied at Questrom School of Business, Boston University (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Brandeis University (Bachelor's degree, American Studies); Dwight-Englewood.
Same school
Also attended Questrom School of Business, Boston University183
Sujata BhatiaInvestor at Index VenturesTroy PhoaAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersGlen BressnerCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Activate Venture PartnersRony Patishi-ChillimInvestor at Israel Cleantech VenturesJason RobartCo-founder and General Partner at Seae VenturesLisa DutotFinance Administration Manager at Red Cell Incubation
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Also attended Brandeis University141
Santiago ReganDirector of Business Development at Redpoint VenturesNicholas AdamsManaging Partner at Differential VenturesJohn KeiltyVenture Partner at Third Rock VenturesKevin GillisPartner and Chief Operating Officer at Third Rock VenturesSeth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCAlex MorganInvestor at Khosla Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lead Edge Capital84
Ayaan PatelInvestor at LightbankAndrew ReidDirector, GTM Recruiting at SignalFireRichie HrncirAssociate at Mainsail PartnersTobias LangeInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityJason PortSenior Advisor at RedBird Capital PartnersLiz ScarcellaSenior Associate at Teamworthy Ventures
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Also worked at Related Companies13
Chris LongmanSenior Associate at Navitas CapitalBrittany MartorellaExecutive Assistant at Level EquityJeniffer AgudeloExecutive Assistant at Mainsail PartnersIsabel KimSenior Associate at Oxeon PartnersCharlotte MatthewsBuilt Environment Advisor at New System VenturesEvelyn LoInvestor at Bain Capital Real Estate
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Also worked at AIG105
John HornbostelCounsel at Medical Excellence CapitalBill KeoghOperating Partner at Eos Venture Partners LimitedJessica PouleurPartner at Openspace VenturesChris SaxmanDigital health entrepreneur, startup mentor, skier, fly fisherman, Steelers fanatic, Co-head of Health 2.0 Denver/Boulder ChapterSharon RodriguezVenture Partner at 1843 CapitalDuncan EasterbrookPartner, Chief Financial Officer at RTP Global
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