Racheli Kogan

People first | Partner @Symbol

Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Summary

Racheli Kogan is a seasoned HR professional who has leveraged her expertise to transition into venture capital, holding significant roles at Symbol VC, including VP Platform and Investments and currently Partner. She is recognized for her 'people first' approach, emphasizing deep and authentic relationships to foster creativity and risk-taking among entrepreneurs. vcwire+1

She possesses a strong background in human capital management, demonstrated by her leadership roles in HR at various tech companies like Fundbox (where she scaled the team from 30 to 250 employees), NextSilicon, Leverate, and Paretix. Her experience extends to recruitment and HR consulting for firms like Aleph VC and Nisha Group, indicating a comprehensive understanding of talent acquisition and organizational development in the startup ecosystem. vcwire+1

At Symbol, Racheli is instrumental in shaping the firm's platform, which provides 'micro-services' to portfolio companies, including strategic messaging, marketing, product, and user experience. She also champions the development of early employees in startups and contributes to the ideation-validation process for aspiring founders, reflecting her commitment to nurturing the Israeli tech ecosystem. vcwire+1

Racheli is a prolific writer on Medium, frequently sharing insights on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and startup dynamics. Her writings cover topics such as identifying suitable entrepreneurs, the experiences of early-stage employees, and the human elements within startup culture, including founder relationships and the impact of entrepreneurship on personal life. medium+2

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A Deep Dive into the Intersection of Parenting and Entrepreneurship

February 11, 2025

An article discussing the intersection of parenting and entrepreneurship, surveying 98 founders about their parenthood experience.

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Identifying the Right Entrepreneurs (for Us)

December 29, 2024

A glimpse into Symbol's thought process when meeting future-founders, focusing on evaluating teams, their ideation process, market knowledge, and personality.

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