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
- DataMacawCo-Foundercurrent2022 — present
- StartupConsultant | Mentorcurrent2024 — present
- FormaPath, Inc.Chief Product Officer2023 — 2025
- Multiply LabsVice President of Software Engineering2021 — 2022
- On DeckStartup Advisor | On Deck Fellow2017 — 2020
- KompriseLead, Architect, Principal Software Engineer2015 — 2017
- Hitachi Data SystemsLead, Senior Systems Specialist2010 — 2015Santa Clara, US / Bracknell, United Kingdom
- NXP SemiconductorsProject Lead, Senior Systems Engineer2004 — 2010Greater Southampton Area
Education
- ENSEIRB-MATMECA - Bordeaux INPMaster's degree
- CPGE - Classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles
Skills & more
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)C++7JavaEnterprise SoftwareElasticsearchGenerative AIGenerative AI ToolsGoogle GeminiBusiness DevelopmentMulti-agent SystemsPrompt Engineering
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Due DiligenceMLOpsProductMachine LearningLarge Language Models (LLM)MentoringTeam BuildingStrategyProgram ManagementTeam ManagementHiringPartnerships- Builders Online Series — Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Google Certifications — Google
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Also attended ENSEIRB-MATMECA - Bordeaux INP2
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Also attended CPGE - Classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles4
Shared employers
Also worked at Multiply Labs3
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Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzLaurenInvestor at MGV.VCSteph ScottVice President at Questa CapitalNick FitzInvestor at Juniper Ventures Management, LlcMichelle KwokPrincipal at Draper AssociatesEric PeterVenture Partner and AI Specialist at Blockchain Builders
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Also worked at Hitachi Data Systems16
Norman HoInvestor at Notable CapitalCameron BaharVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcAarti ChandnaSV2 Board Member at Silicon ValleyJudah DiamentInvestor at Maccabee VenturesSeamon ChanFounding Partner at Palm Drive CapitalRaazi ImamVenture Partner at Unlock Venture Partners
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Also worked at NXP Semiconductors20
Francesca TangPartnership Manager at Orbit StartupsDhwani VyasInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsWolfram DrescherVenture Partner at Target PartnersElaine CoughlanManaging Partner at Atlantic Bridge VenturesJan-Niek de GrootPartner and Fund Manager at VOC Capital Partners B.V.Nard SinteniePartner and Co-Founder at Innovation Industries
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