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Alexander AshavskyunlockedRachel: together at New York University (2008–2009)
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×4Rachel: together at NBC Universal -- Saturday Night Live
Rachel: together at NYU Gallatin
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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Experience
- MikMakFounder & CEOcurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- First Watch RestaurantsIndependent Board Directorcurrent2025 — present
- BRAVE COMMERCE PodcastCo Hostcurrent2020 — present
- Harlem CapitalInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- Cleo CapitalInvestorcurrent2018 — present
- SelfAdvisor & Angel Investorcurrent2012 — present
- Gap Inc.Global Director of Digital and Social Media2011 — 2014
- UndercurrentStrategist2009 — 2011
- Time Warner Inc.Digital Marketing Consultant/Reverse Mentor2008 — 2009
- Miramax FilmsMarketing Intern2008
- Showtime NetworksCreative Services Intern2008
- New Line CinemaDevelopment Intern2008
- Miramax FilmsExecutive Intern2007
- The Gersh AgencyLiterary and Talent Intern2007
- NBC Universal -- Saturday Night LiveTalent and Writing Intern2007
- CMJFilmFest Intern2006
- Heeb MagazineIntern2005 — 2006
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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New York University mafia243
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Jonathan RossHonors Mathematics and Honors Computer ScienceFounded GroqRajiv KhemaniMSFounded Auradine +5Dennis CrowleyMPSFounded Street FC +3Uri LopatinResidencyFounded Assemblybio +2Ben ZisesReal Estate Finance and InvestmentFounded Superangelsyndicate +2Brien ColwellMastersFounded BringYour +2
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Cleo Capital mafia3
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NYU Gallatin mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended New York University659
Jonathan RossFounder of Groq; inventor of Google's TPU — now at NvidiaGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystAndrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitRami BranitzkyPartner at Sapphire VenturesZach WhiteInvestment Team at 8VCAnkita TiwariPrograms Manager at StartX
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Also attended NYU Gallatin9
Yoni RechtmanPartner at Slow VenturesAmy LinSenior Associate, Endeavor Catalyst at Endeavor CatalystJustin KazmarkInvestor at TMV LogisticsRachel BaruchPrincipal at Growth Warrior CapitalJa'Nae DayesIntern at NYU Innovation Venture FundKate MullingExecutive Advisory Board at NYU Innovation Venture Fund
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Shared employers
Also worked at First Watch Restaurants2
Also worked at Harlem Capital22
Brandon BryantInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersHenri Pierre-JacquesInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersGabby CazeauInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersJarrid TingleInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersAdrianna SamaniegoPartner at Cherryrock CapitalAmira KhatibVice President at Bluestein Ventures
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Also worked at Gap Inc.55
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesBob GenchiCIO/CISO at Scale Venture PartnersVarsha RaoExecutive Partner at Flare Capital PartnersMichael MarquezInvestor at E12 Venture Capital, LlcNettie ReyesVP of Operations at Sozo Ventures
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Also worked at Time Warner Inc.34
Chuck DavisOperating Partner at TCVWalter DelphVenture Partner at Archer Capital GroupJenna WilliamsExecutive Assistant at RRE VenturesStu SmithPartner at Scribble VenturesAllison GoldbergManaging Partner at Comcast VenturesMark AngelStrategic Advisor at Vertical Venture Partners
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