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Zahra Badey

Investor

Advisor at On Deck

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $1K – $20K checks · typically $5K

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About

Zahra Badey is co-founder of DataMacaw and has held executive and advisory roles across biotech, robotics, and enterprise software companies. She has led engineering teams in AI/ML, data management, and storage systems, and has advised multiple startups through product development and scaling. Badey holds 12+ patents and was the sole inventor in an IP infringement case for NXP.

Experience

  1. DataMacawCo-Foundercurrent2022 — present
  2. StartupConsultant | Mentorcurrent2024 — present
  3. FormaPath, Inc.Chief Product Officer2023 — 2025
  4. Multiply LabsVice President of Software Engineering2021 — 2022
  5. On DeckStartup Advisor | On Deck Fellow2017 — 2020
  6. KompriseLead, Architect, Principal Software Engineer2015 — 2017
  7. Hitachi Data SystemsLead, Senior Systems Specialist2010 — 2015Santa Clara, US / Bracknell, United Kingdom
  8. NXP SemiconductorsProject Lead, Senior Systems Engineer2004 — 2010Greater Southampton Area

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Who is Zahra Badey?
Zahra Badey is co-founder of DataMacaw and has held executive and advisory roles across biotech, robotics, and enterprise software companies. She has led engineering teams in AI/ML, data management, and storage systems, and has advised multiple startups through product development and scaling. Badey holds 12+ patents and was the sole inventor in an IP infringement case for NXP.
Where does Zahra Badey work?
Zahra Badey is Advisor at On Deck.
What check size does Zahra Badey write?
Zahra Badey typically writes checks of $1K – $20K.
Where did Zahra Badey go to school?
Zahra Badey studied at ENSEIRB-MATMECA - Bordeaux INP (Master's degree); CPGE - Classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles.

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