As an investment analyst on the deal team, Rachel helps research, source and evaluate investment opportunities. She’s among the first of many who review whether potential partnerships fit with our long-term approach to business. Scrutinizing everything from a company’s financial decisions to its product milestones, Rachel looks for those focused on building brands, not quick exits. With a background in marketing, advertising and sales, Rachel graduated with a degree in business management, served on a product development team that won a global pitch competition and wrote a proposal that landed a $100,000 grant. Her experience also includes web design and photography.