Rachel Hodes
About Rachel Hodes
Rachel Hodes serves as the Director of Platform, focusing on brand and community-building for early-stage startups. She is an advocate for reproductive rights and mental health practices, and has a background in email and social media outreach.
Work at NextView Ventures
Rachel Hodes serves as the Director of Platform at NextView Ventures. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the firm's engagement with portfolio companies and fostering community connections. Her responsibilities include developing strategies that support brand and community-building initiatives for early-stage startups.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Hodes graduated from Columbia University in 2015. She has expertise in brand and community-building, particularly for direct-to-consumer (D2C), business-to-consumer (B2C), and business-to-business (B2B) early-stage startups. Her background includes freelance consulting in copywriting, branding, and social media marketing.
Background
Rachel began her career in a founding community role with Bulletin, a women-led startup. She previously served as the email and social media outreach lead at LifeLines. Her experience spans various aspects of marketing and community engagement, contributing to her current role at NextView Ventures.
Passion for Advocacy
Rachel Hodes is passionate about advocating for reproductive rights. She is also intent on normalizing mental health practices in everyday life. Her advocacy work reflects her commitment to social issues and community well-being.
Personal Interests
Rachel resides in Brooklyn and enjoys attending comedy shows in the city. She also has a passion for traveling the world, which adds to her diverse experiences and perspectives.