Meet Rachel.

Rachel Braun is an independent podcast producer and creator fueled by a passion for online connection, tech innovation, and New York City's vibrant energy. She uses her passion for tech to contribute to podcasts and media for investors, including Initialized Capital, Codie Sanchez’s BigDeal, Morning Brew’s After Earnings, Molly Wood’s Everybody in the Pool, and more. In her free time, she co-hosts events through her project REAL, bringing together the tech and investing ecosystem in New York. Previous roles included producer at This Week in Startups with Jason Calacanis and Venture Fellow at Dynamo VC.

Leveling up.

Committed to lifelong learning, Rachel regularly engages in programs to enhance her skills and knowledge.

  • Being a Gen Z Youth Advisor for Google's Youth Advisor Program, a project run by the global strategic insights agency Canvas8, members provide face-to-face consultation sessions and written and video tasks to help Google keep youth needs in mind when innovating new products and services.

  • ONE Creator Lab, a program by The One Club for Creativity in partnership with TikTok, aims to bridge the gap between creators and agency creatives, enriching skills with insights from 150+ Chief Creative Officers. Rachel completed the five-month program in February 2024.

After Earnings

BigDeal by Codie Sanchez

This Week in Startups

Ok Boomer with Jules Terpak