Avra Van Der Zee
About Avra Van Der Zee
Avra Van Der Zee is the Chief Operating Officer at Elemental Excelerator, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse background in law and strategy, having previously worked at companies such as Uber, JUMP Bikes, and Superpedestrian.
Current Role at Elemental Excelerator
Avra Van Der Zee serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Elemental Excelerator. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's operations and ensuring alignment with its strategic goals. Elemental Excelerator focuses on advancing climate solutions and supporting innovative startups in the clean energy sector.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Elemental Excelerator, Avra Van Der Zee worked at Uber as the Director of Global Market Entry from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she was involved in strategizing and implementing market entry initiatives for Uber in various regions. Her work contributed to the expansion of Uber's services across different markets.
Experience at JUMP Bikes
Avra Van Der Zee served as the General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer at JUMP Bikes from 2014 to 2018. Based in the Greater New York City Area, she played a key role in shaping the company's legal framework and strategic direction during a period of significant growth in the bike-sharing industry.
Background in Law and Strategy
Avra Van Der Zee began her legal career as a Litigation Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP from 2007 to 2009. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in legal practices and litigation strategies, which she later applied in her roles in the tech and transportation sectors.
Education and Academic Achievements
Avra Van Der Zee holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Literature from Harvard University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education at Georgetown University Law Center, earning her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 2004 to 2007. Her academic background has equipped her with critical thinking and analytical skills applicable in her professional endeavors.