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    Elizabeth Chrystal

    Principal at Zigg Capital

    Elizabeth Chrystal is a Principal at Zigg Capital, a venture capital and private equity firm focused on proptech investments.1 She joined Zigg Capital in May 2023, bringing a unique blend of experience from the hospitality industry and management consulting.12

    Career Background

    Prior to joining Zigg Capital, Chrystal held several notable positions:

    • Chief Financial Officer and VP of Strategy at Momofuku, chef David Chang's hospitality and packaged food group, from 2016 to 2021.12
    • Global Consumer Products Practice Operations & Strategy at Bain & Company from 2021 to 2023.1
    • Earlier roles at Bain & Company as a Senior Associate Consultant and Associate Consultant from 2013 to 2016.1

    Education

    Chrystal has a strong educational background:

    • B.A. in French Literature from Yale University (2009-2013), graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.1
    • Studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris as a culinary student (2012).1
    • Attended Université de Paris for graduate work (2011-2012).1

    Role at Zigg Capital

    At Zigg Capital, Chrystal leads efforts in consumer-facing and restaurant-related technologies, alongside the firm's broader proptech focus.2 Her unique perspective comes from her experience in the hospitality industry, where she encountered various property technology challenges firsthand.2

    Expertise and Interests

    Chrystal's diverse background has given her insights into:

    • Property technology (proptech)
    • Restaurant and hospitality operations
    • Construction and real estate challenges
    • Venture capital investing

    She is also passionate about supporting female founders in the proptech space, noting the untapped potential in this area.2

    Highlights

    How Women Are Emerging Into Leadership Roles in Proptech
    Jan 13 · Fortune
    These founders launched a meal delivery service to bring traditional Chinese medicine to postpartum women - Fortune
    These founders launched a meal delivery service to bring traditional Chinese medicine to postpartum
    Jan 13 · Fortune
    Postpartum meal service Chiyo delivers traditional Chinese recipes - Fortune
    Postpartum meal service Chiyo delivers traditional Chinese recipes - Fortune

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    Experience

    Principal at Zigg Capital since May 2023
    Global Consumer Products Practice Operations & Strategy at Bain & Company (2021 - 2023), CFO at Momofuku (2019 - 2021), VP of Strategy at Momofuku (2017 - 2019), Head of Strategy at Momofuku (2016 - 2017), Strategy Extern at Momofuku (2015 - 2016)

    Education

    B.A. in French Literature from Yale University, graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with distinction (2009 - 2013)

    Location

    New York, New York, United States