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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

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