Rachel Byrne

Senior Talent Manager
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Biography

Rachel joined Mainsail in 2023. She partners closely with portfolio company founders, CEOs, and board directors to build and scale leadership teams across Mainsail’s portfolio. She also helps coordinate Mainsail’s Leadership Acceleration Program (LEAP), which focuses on investing in and advancing executive and manager-level talent across the portfolio.

Prior to Mainsail, Rachel worked in Indiana University’s Athletic Department as a Graduate Assistant Coach for the IU Swimming & Diving Team. In this role, she coached Olympic, World, NCAA, and Big Ten Champions and Medalists, and supported the program’s efforts to identify and recruit junior talent, along with a range of administrative and operational responsibilities.

Rachel holds a BA in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University, where she was a captain of the Swimming & Diving Team. She also holds an MBA in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

From: Bedford, New Hampshire
Lives in: Austin, TX
Joined Mainsail: 2023
Alma Mater: Rutgers University

Outside of Mainsail

Rachel enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, listening to podcasts, and attending live music events. She also enjoys staying connected to and supporting the diving community.

From: Bedford, New Hampshire
Lives in: Austin, TX
Joined Mainsail: 2023
Alma Mater: Rutgers University