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Rachel Tipograph

Founder

Founder at MikMak

New York, New York

Writes $500K – $1M checks · typically $750K

FoundedMikMak

30 Under 30 2014 · Marketing & Advertising

About

Rachel Tipograph is the founder and former CEO of MikMak, a commerce intelligence and orchestration platform that she built to acquisition by SPINS, a Warburg Pincus-backed data and analytics firm. She currently serves as an independent director on the board of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) and co-hosts BRAVE COMMERCE, a podcast distributed by Adweek featuring interviews with marketing and retail executives. Prior to founding MikMak, Tipograph held the position of Global Director of Digital and Social Media at Gap Inc.

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MikMak's investors · 6

Luminari CapitalPalo AltoLunch PartnersNew York · $150K – $250K checksMadrona Venture GroupSeattle · $2M – $10M checksMiroma VenturesLondon · $250K – $5M checksWavecrest Growth PartnersBostonWaverley CapitalPalo Alto · $500K – $10M checks

Experience

  1. MikMakFounder & CEOcurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. First Watch RestaurantsIndependent Board Directorcurrent2025 — present
  3. BRAVE COMMERCE PodcastCo Hostcurrent2020 — present
  4. Harlem CapitalInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  5. Cleo CapitalInvestorcurrent2018 — present
  6. SelfAdvisor & Angel Investorcurrent2012 — present
  7. Gap Inc.Global Director of Digital and Social Media2011 — 2014
  8. UndercurrentStrategist2009 — 2011
  9. Time Warner Inc.Digital Marketing Consultant/Reverse Mentor2008 — 2009
  10. Miramax FilmsMarketing Intern2008
  11. Showtime NetworksCreative Services Intern2008
  12. New Line CinemaDevelopment Intern2008
  13. Miramax FilmsExecutive Intern2007
  14. The Gersh AgencyLiterary and Talent Intern2007
  15. NBC Universal -- Saturday Night LiveTalent and Writing Intern2007
  16. CMJFilmFest Intern2006
  17. Heeb MagazineIntern2005 — 2006

Education

  1. New York UniversityB.A., Entertainment Business and New Media2005 — 2009
  2. NYU GallatinBachelor's Degree, Entertainment Business & New Media2005 — 2009
  3. Pascack Hills High School2001 — 2005

Skills & more

Digital Marketing91Social Media74Entertainment11Retail15Mobile1Strategic Partnerships47Crisis Communications3Mobile Devices9Marketing34Strategic Planning29Strategy23schmoozing3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rachel Tipograph?
Rachel Tipograph is the founder and former CEO of MikMak, a commerce intelligence and orchestration platform that she built to acquisition by SPINS, a Warburg Pincus-backed data and analytics firm. She currently serves as an independent director on the board of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) and co-hosts BRAVE COMMERCE, a podcast distributed by Adweek featuring interviews with marketing and retail executives. Prior to founding MikMak, Tipograph held the position of Global Director of Digital and Social Media at Gap Inc.
Where does Rachel Tipograph work?
Rachel Tipograph is Founder of MikMak.
What check size does Rachel Tipograph write?
Rachel Tipograph typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
What companies did Rachel Tipograph found?
Rachel Tipograph founded MikMak.
Where did Rachel Tipograph go to school?
Rachel Tipograph studied at New York University (B.A., Entertainment Business and New Media); NYU Gallatin (Bachelor's Degree, Entertainment Business & New Media); Pascack Hills High School.

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