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Rachel West

Growth Venture Partner | Advisor | Investor

Austin, Texas

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • CEO | Co-Founder

    2023

    Unlock 4x-10x growth for exponential founders and companies globally with >$100M exit, via strategic partnership with Angel groups, VC firms and Venture Studios to drive innovation and success.

  • Head of Growth

    2023

    • Guide the growth of an AI-powered workforce intelligence platform at TalentGuard to address the global talent and skills gap crisis. • Differentiate an innovative upskilling and reskilling solution to capitalize on the $33.3B HR tech market growth. • Achieve significant revenue increase annually through strategic initiatives and collaboration.

  • Board Director

    2018

    Bridge Angel Investors are a group of passionate and committed investors who collaborate to fund local innovation. We qualify, fund, mentor and leverage our networks on behalf of our portfolio companies to provide a win-win opportunity for all.

2023

  • Investor | Board Advisor

    2023

    Empowering manufacturers with advanced nanomaterials from nature. We transform biomass into functional nanocellulose additives that make composites stronger, lighter, and affordable.

2023 - 2023

  • Interim Chief Financial Officer

    2023 - 2023

2020 - 2023

  • President | Board Advisor

    2020 - 2023

    Boatsetter is a technology and data-driven global marketplace, making on-demand boating accessible and affordable to all. We exist to bring people together on the water and create memorable experiences for everyone.

2019 - 2020

  • Chief Financial Officer | Board Director

    2019 - 2020

    Anchor connects you with private yacht & boat owners and captains to ensure your next on the water experience is authentic and safe. With Anchor, you own the experience... not the yacht. Get exclusive access to a fleet of privately owned yachts, local captains and crew, and provisioning services. You will have all of the fun, none of the hassle.

2004 - 2018

  • Strategic Advisor - Digital | Analytics | Transformation

    2004 - 2018

    Spearheading strategic initiatives for global financial Institutions, manufacturing, health care and no-profit organizations. Define innovative service and product offerings, portfolio strategy and go-to-market plan. Advise C-level executives to accelerate their organization’s growth and profitability through cutting-edge technologies and service oriented business model across infrastructure, platform, software and data analytics.

  • Head Of Data Management

    2004 - 2015

    Led business development, practice management and client delivery for the Financial Service practice, specialized in Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Governance, Technology & Process Integration, Global Outsourcing & Operating Model, Customer Driven Service and Product Innovation.

1999 - 2004

  • Senior Investment Analyst

    1999 - 2004

  • Investment Advisor

    1997 - 1999

    Advocate in Women’s financial independence and empowerment through seminars, publication and lectures.