Rachel Kastner

Galvanizer
DISC Type : Id

Communications at Empathy

Tel Aviv District, Israel

Overview

Rachel Kastner is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who blends strategy, operations, and storytelling in her communications role at Empathy. A Columbia University graduate, she previously served as the founding CEO of a nonprofit to counter digital extremism and was Chief of Staff at an AI health-tech startup.

A bilingual Israeli-American based in Tel Aviv, Rachel is passionate about mission-driven, impact-focused work. As the granddaughter of three Holocaust survivors, she is a committed remembrance activist and public speaker. She lives with her husband and their dog, and has previously lived in the US and Denmark.

She produced an award-nominated documentary, “The Barn, ” which retraces her grandfather’s Holocaust survival story by reuniting him with the family that saved his life.

Personality Overview

Pragmatic

Socially Adept

Trusting

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Impactful Storytelling
Her career is built on storytelling, from producing a documentary about her grandfather's Holocaust survival to founding a nonprofit to counter extremism through media.
Holocaust Awareness
As the granddaughter of survivors, she is an activist and public speaker on this topic, creating award-nominated content like a TikTok series for Gen-Z.
Countering Extremism
She was the founding CEO of Builders of the Middle East, a nonprofit media venture created to build bridges and counter online extremism.

Media Appearances

Embracing Empathy In Times of War with Rachel Kastner. Featured in Spotify

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Embracing Empathy In Times of War with Rachel Kastner. Featured in Rescripted

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Work History

8-2025
Communications at Empathy
3-2025
Consultant and Connector at Stealth Mode
11-2024 - 12-2025
Advisor at Builders of the Middle East
10-2023 - 10-2024
CEO at Builders of the Middle East
3-2025 - 5-2025
Advisor, Community at Stack

Education

Political Science and Government from Columbia University
Communication and Media Studies from Barnard College

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Exp : 2 Location : Tel Aviv District, Israel Job Level : Junior Designation : Communications at Empathy
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Insights For Selling To Rachel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Present testimonials from existing customers about their experience with your product
  • Appeal to their sense of self-worth and how they will impact their organization
  • Talk about some of the cool and impressive features of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rachel is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rachel

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rachel move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Rachel take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Rachel

Personality Compatibility


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