Rachel Stern

Rachel Stern, founder of GovTech Ventures, has been a dedicated partner of CivStart, supporting the organization as both a mentor for startups and advisor to CivStart. With her deep knowledge of the GovTech investment landscape, Rachel is uniquely positioned to offer valuable guidance on financial sustainability, venture partnerships, and scaling GovTech companies. Her expertise in fundraising and early-stage investment will be instrumental as CivStart continues to grow its Venture Partner Network and provides critical support to both investors and entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the complex govtech market.

Rachel has a BA from Amherst College and an MBA from Berkeley Haas School of Business.