Varsha Rao

Varsha Rao is a seasoned professional with a strong background in mission-driven companies, particularly in consumer tech and consumer health.

She is the Founder of Zeal, a consumer platform focused on facilitating various activities like book clubs, fitness, and dining experiences to connect friends and create new friendships effortlessly.

Her previous roles include CEO of Nurx, a prominent women's telehealth platform, Global Head of Operations at Airbnb, and Co-founder/Co-CEO of Eve.com.

Varsha is an active Angel Investor who supports entrepreneurs in building generational companies and has been recognized as a top investor in Business Insider's Seed 100 list for 2022.

Her investment portfolio includes companies like Athelas/Commure, Lily AI, Bubble Skincare, and more, emphasizing her interest in early-stage ventures.

She excels in various areas such as general management, operations, sales management, marketing, e-commerce, internet/mobile content, and brand development, alongside expertise in fundraising, angel investing, and startup advisory.

Varsha holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and degrees in Economics and Math from The Wharton School and University of Pennsylvania, respectively.

She has been associated with organizations like Share Your Zeal, Flare Capital Partners, Callaway Golf, Thirty Madison, Clover Health, ViaSat Inc., Sequoia Capital, Airbnb, LivingSocial, SingTel Digital Media, Gap Inc., Ingenio, McKinsey & Co., and Wasserstein Perella.

With a diverse professional background and a strong passion for driving impactful ventures, Varsha Rao stands out as a notable figure in the business and investment domain.