Zack Gray
About Zack Gray
Zack Gray is the Founder and CEO of Ophelia, a company focused on home-based drug rehabilitation, where he has worked since 2019. He has secured funding from notable investors and has a background in finance and astrophysics, holding an MBA from The Wharton School and a B.A. from Columbia University.
Work at Ophelia
Zack Gray serves as the Founder and CEO of Ophelia, a company he established in 2019. Under his leadership, Ophelia focuses on integrating medical best practices into home-based drug rehabilitation. The company has secured funding from notable investors, including Y Combinator, Tiger Global, General Catalyst, Menlo Ventures, and Refactor Capital. Gray's vision for Ophelia is driven by a personal connection to the issue of substance abuse, as he lost a loved one to an opioid overdose.
Education and Expertise
Zack Gray holds an MBA from The Wharton School, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. He also studied at Columbia University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Astrophysics and Philosophy from 2007 to 2011. His academic background is complemented by his experience as a research scholar funded by Columbia University. Additionally, he participated in Y Combinator, which has further enhanced his entrepreneurial skills.
Background
Gray's early education took place at Horace Mann High School, where he studied from 1992 to 2007. Following high school, he pursued higher education at Columbia University, focusing on Astrophysics and Philosophy. Before founding Ophelia, he gained experience as a Venture Capital Intern at A3Ventures in 2018, where he worked for two months in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Achievements
Zack Gray has made significant strides in the startup ecosystem. He is recognized as a Y Combinator-backed entrepreneur and served as the graduation speaker for his MBA class at The Wharton School. Additionally, he led customer acquisition efforts for a residential solar startup, successfully growing the company to $30 million in revenue. His work reflects a commitment to startups that create a positive impact on people's lives.