Rachel ten Brink

Rachel ten Brink is a seasoned operator and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building global brands at major corporations like Procter & Gamble, L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Elizabeth Arden, before transitioning into the startup world. She co-founded the successful Y Combinator-backed e-commerce subscription companies Scentbird and Deck of Scarlet, scaling Scentbird to over 500,000 paid subscribers and $200 million in revenue, and raising $29 million in venture funding. nocap+4

She is a prominent figure in the venture capital landscape, currently serving as General Partner and co-founder of Red Bike Capital, a Latinx and woman-led early-stage VC fund based in New York. Red Bike Capital invests in Vertical AI, Fintech, and Health & Wellness, with a hands-on approach to support founders in go-to-market strategies and securing initial enterprise clients. Rachel also advises and sits on the boards of several companies, including DYPER and AboveBoard, and is a member of the PEF Community. redbikecapital+4

Rachel is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech ecosystem, serving as Chair of the Board at Latinas in Tech and actively mentoring founders through programs like Y Combinator, Techstars, and the Columbia Business School Lang Center. She champions greater representation of Latinx professionals and women in tech, often speaking on the importance of emotional intelligence and practical execution for entrepreneurial success. thealumnisociety+5

A proud New Yorker with roots in Costa Rica and Cuban heritage, Rachel balances her demanding professional life with being a mother of two and engaging in personal interests. She is a passionate scuba diver, enjoys cooking Cuban cuisine, and embraces travel and new adventures with her family, often sharing these experiences on social media. instagram+2