Rachael Nelson

Cofounder & CEO at Brandy

Rachael Nelson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Brandy, a platform designed to help consumers earn money by sharing their favorite brands and NFTs through word-of-mouth marketing. This innovative approach aims to simplify the process for users, allowing them to engage in marketing at various influencer scales.1

Background and Experience

Education: Rachael has a diverse academic background, having studied Physics, Math, and Psychology at Loyola Marymount University.
Professional Journey:
- She began her career at NASA JPL, where she honed her skills in research and development.
- Rachael has held significant roles in fintech, including positions as a Product Manager at Tatari and a Software Engineer at Bankrate.
- Her experience also includes working with Comcast's Xfinity Home team and serving as an Advisor/Expert Consultant for Coleman Research and GLG.1 2

Current Role

As the CEO of Brandy since October 2018, Rachael focuses on building a social consumer economy that empowers users to monetize their brand affiliations effortlessly. Her leadership emphasizes the importance of passive income and the effectiveness of nano-influence marketing.1 3

Rachael Nelson's career reflects a blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, positioning her as a notable figure in the intersection of technology and consumer engagement.

Highlights

May 30 · podcasts.apple.com

Unlocking Passive Income: The - Founders In LA - Apple Podcasts

Experience

Cofounder & CEO at Brandy, Senior Ecomm Product Manager at Eargo, Advisor/Expert Consultant at Coleman Research and GLG (2022 - Present)

Early-Stage Tech Consultant (Freelance, Oct 2018 - Jul 2021), Product Manager at Tatari (Nov 2020 - Feb 2021), Development at Comcast (Aug 2018 - Oct 2018), Software Engineer at Bankrate (May 2016 - Apr 2018), Software Product Designer + Manager + Developer at Glenair (Jul 2011 - Apr 2016), NASA/Caltech Research Intern (Jun 2006 - Sep 2010)