Zahrah Fadel
About Zahrah Fadel
Zahrah Fadel is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in finance and law, with experience in venture capital, startup advisory, and sales operations.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Zahrah Fadel has been an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2018, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this role, she facilitates venture capital investments for startups, contributing to the growth of emerging companies. Her responsibilities include advising startups on their growth-stage legal and business needs, which plays a crucial role in their development.
Previous Experience at ZocDoc
Prior to her current position, Zahrah Fadel worked at ZocDoc as a Senior Sales Operations and Strategy Analyst from 2014 to 2015. She also held the position of Sales Operations and Strategy Analyst at ZocDoc from 2013 to 2014. In these roles, she focused on sales strategy and operations, contributing to the company's overall efficiency and effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Zahrah Fadel studied at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance and Strategy. She furthered her education at the University of Michigan Law School, achieving a Doctor of Law (J.D.). Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in both business and legal principles.
Background and Early Career
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Zahrah Fadel gained diverse experience in various roles. She served as a Student-Athlete Academic Mentor at the University of Michigan from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Counsel Intern at Facebook for two months in 2016 and as an Associate at The Boston Consulting Group from 2011 to 2013. Her early career included a position as a GWIM Summer Analyst at Merrill Lynch in 2010.
Passion for Socially-Aware Entrepreneurship
Zahrah Fadel is passionate about socially-aware entrepreneurship, aiming to make a positive impact in the tech industry for future generations. This commitment drives her work with startups, where she seeks to align business growth with social responsibility.