Mason Rathe
About Mason Rathe
Mason Rathe serves as the Chief Financial Officer at SchooLinks, bringing extensive experience in finance and operations from various roles in the industry. He holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Texas McCombs School of Business, and has worked in multiple financial positions across several companies in the Austin area.
Current Role at SchooLinks
Mason Rathe serves as the Chief Financial Officer at SchooLinks, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring financial stability and strategic growth. His previous experience at SchooLinks as Vice President of Finance & Operations from 2021 to 2023 provided him with a strong foundation in the company's financial strategies and operational frameworks.
Professional Experience
Mason Rathe has extensive experience in finance and operations across various organizations. He worked at Tritium Partners as an Associate Intern in 2017 and held multiple Board Observer roles at companies such as Rollick, Eventus Systems, Eventador.io, and Homeward from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Senior Associate at LiveOak Venture Partners from 2017 to 2021 and as a Relationship Manager at Comerica Bank from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Mason Rathe has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Managerial Economics from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Private Equity and Real Estate Finance at Texas McCombs School of Business from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he studied International Business at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona for 11 months in 2009.
Early Career Development
Mason Rathe began his career in finance as an Analyst at Breakwater Investment Management from 2010 to 2011. He then transitioned to US Capital Partners as a Senior Associate from 2011 to 2014. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his later roles in venture capital and financial management, contributing to his expertise in the field.