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Hayley Bay Barna
Partner at First Round Capital
New York, New York
Overview
Hayley Bay Barna is a Partner at First Round Capital in New York, with a background in entrepreneurship and e-commerce. She co-founded Birchbox and served as its CEO, and has experience in venture capital, product management, and strategic partnerships.
Barna holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's Degree from Harvard University. She has a successful track record in building and leading startups, and currently plays a key role in investing and advising companies at First Round Capital.
Work Experience
Partner
2016 - Current
I invest in businesses with real-world impact: healthcare, climate, commerce and beyond.
First Round Angel Track is a community of operators and founders looking to develop their skills and identities as early-stage investors.
Board Director
2007
RAB Lighting is leading manufacturer of lighting fixtures and controls. RAB was founded in 1946 and is a family owned business.
Co-Founder, CEO and Board Director
2010 - 2018
Birchbox is a New York-based online subscription service that specializes in makeup and other beauty related products.
Raised $97,170,831.00 from Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Senior Associate Consultant
2005 - 2008