Top Talent like Rachel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Rachel Sebald

PR and Communications Specialist
Operations Manager
Growth Marketing Manager
Chicago, IL, US
Event Management
Strategy & Business Development
Portfolio Management
Investor Relations
Pitch Decks
Messaging Strategy
Community Building
Marketing
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Advertising
Go-to-market Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Startups, VC & Sustainability @ Evergreen | Venture Fellow @ Alumni Ventures Sports Fund
My career is focused on a sincere passion for entrepreneurship and an affinity for founders. I believe that the best way to effect meaningful change is to support and raise up leaders and change-makers in the greater tech and innovation community, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. I am passionate about platforms and organizations disrupting age-old industries with a people-first, human-centered ethos. My experience spans operations, community development, marketing, and founder success grounded in deep empathy for the people Im serving. Evergreen Climate Innovations: 2023 - Supporting startups bringing impactful climate technologies to market. Techstars: 2022 - 2023 - The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. PeakMetrics: 2021 - 2022 - AI & ML platform built for the thought leader. Compass: 2018 - 2021 - Business ops platform built for the real estate agent. Lumanu: 2016 - 2018 - SaaS platform built for the content creator. Hankr: 2015 - 2016 - Food finding app built for the restaurateur.

Projects

Evergreen 2024-2025 Impact Report

Annual impact report for a 50+ company climate tech fund across the Greater Midwest.

Evergreen 2023 Impact Report

First impact report tracking portfolio growth, fund milestones, and ecosystem impact.

Co_Invest Climate 2025

Recap of a 300+ attendee climate tech commercialization summit in Chicago.

Co_Invest Climate 2024

Recap of the annual investor and founder gathering for Evergreen's portfolio companies.

Techstars x J.P. Morgan Partnership Release

Press release announcing partnership to invest in diverse entrepreneurs.

Venture Club 101 Deck

Curriculum presentation for a venture capital fellowship created for a July 2026 launch.

Work History

E

Director, Marketing & Communications

Evergreen Climate InnovationsAs Director of Marketing & Communications, responsible for leading strategic marketing initiatives and overseeing communication efforts to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
E

Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

Evergreen Climate InnovationsAug 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 1 moAs Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications, managed marketing campaigns and communication strategies to support organizational goals and increase outreach.
A

Venture Fellow, Sports Fund

Alumni VenturesAlumni Ventures is America's largest venture fund for individuals, the #1 most active venture firm in the US, and #3 globally (PitchBook 2022).
C

Venture Fellow

Chicago:BlendFeb 2023 - May 2023 • 4 mosParticipated in a four-month program to help underrepresented, aspiring VCs break into the venture industry. Engaged with founders and sourced startups to pitch to Chicago-area VCs and investors, focusing on proptech, the built environment, smart cities, and sustainability.
T

Brand & PR Lead, US

TechstarsJun 2022 - May 2023 • 1 yrThe worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

Education

W

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business and Communications
I

Iowa State University

N

New York University

Certificate, Fundamentals of Global Sports Management2024 - 2025

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Startups, VC & Sustainability @ Evergreen | Venture Fellow @ Alumni Ventures Sports Fund
My career is focused on a sincere passion for entrepreneurship and an affinity for founders. I believe that the best way to effect meaningful change is to support and raise up leaders and change-makers in the greater tech and innovation community, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. I am passionate about platforms and organizations disrupting age-old industries with a people-first, human-centered ethos. My experience spans operations, community development, marketing, and founder success grounded in deep empathy for the people Im serving. Evergreen Climate Innovations: 2023 - Supporting startups bringing impactful climate technologies to market. Techstars: 2022 - 2023 - The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. PeakMetrics: 2021 - 2022 - AI & ML platform built for the thought leader. Compass: 2018 - 2021 - Business ops platform built for the real estate agent. Lumanu: 2016 - 2018 - SaaS platform built for the content creator. Hankr: 2015 - 2016 - Food finding app built for the restaurateur.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Rachel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Rachel Sebald

PR and Communications Specialist
Operations Manager
Growth Marketing Manager
Chicago, IL, US
Event Management
Strategy & Business Development
Portfolio Management
Investor Relations
Pitch Decks
Messaging Strategy
Community Building
Marketing
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Advertising
Go-to-market Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Evergreen 2024-2025 Impact Report

Annual impact report for a 50+ company climate tech fund across the Greater Midwest.

Evergreen 2023 Impact Report

First impact report tracking portfolio growth, fund milestones, and ecosystem impact.

Co_Invest Climate 2025

Recap of a 300+ attendee climate tech commercialization summit in Chicago.

Co_Invest Climate 2024

Recap of the annual investor and founder gathering for Evergreen's portfolio companies.

Techstars x J.P. Morgan Partnership Release

Press release announcing partnership to invest in diverse entrepreneurs.

Venture Club 101 Deck

Curriculum presentation for a venture capital fellowship created for a July 2026 launch.

Work History

E

Director, Marketing & Communications

Evergreen Climate InnovationsAs Director of Marketing & Communications, responsible for leading strategic marketing initiatives and overseeing communication efforts to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
E

Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

Evergreen Climate InnovationsAug 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 1 moAs Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications, managed marketing campaigns and communication strategies to support organizational goals and increase outreach.
A

Venture Fellow, Sports Fund

Alumni VenturesAlumni Ventures is America's largest venture fund for individuals, the #1 most active venture firm in the US, and #3 globally (PitchBook 2022).
C

Venture Fellow

Chicago:BlendFeb 2023 - May 2023 • 4 mosParticipated in a four-month program to help underrepresented, aspiring VCs break into the venture industry. Engaged with founders and sourced startups to pitch to Chicago-area VCs and investors, focusing on proptech, the built environment, smart cities, and sustainability.
T

Brand & PR Lead, US

TechstarsJun 2022 - May 2023 • 1 yrThe worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

Education

W

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business and Communications
I

Iowa State University

N

New York University

Certificate, Fundamentals of Global Sports Management2024 - 2025

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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