Christina Brodbeck investor

Number of Portfolio Companies 2
Location USA

Christina Brodbeck is a co-founder of Rivet Ventures. Previously, Brodbeck was also a co-founder and board member of Theicebreak. Prior to Rivet Ventures, Christina was a member of YouTube’s founding team, where she became the company’s first UI designer. While at YouTube, she was the lead designer for YouTube Mobile. A passionate advocate for innovation in education, Christina launched YouTube EDU as her official side project. Prior to YouTube, Christina worked at MRL Ventures, NASA, and Keynote Systems. Most recently, Christina co-founded Pickvee, a startup focused on using technology to improve health and wellness. The company’s first product, TheIceBreak, is an app and website that helps couples develop their relationships. She is an experienced angel investor who has invested in about 20 companies and has been mentored in various places, including 500 Startups and The Designer Fund. Some investments include: Cue, HeyZap, Matterport and Vayable. She speaks around the world about women in technology, design, investing and entrepreneurship.

Summary

Accomplished investor, entrepreneur, and design professional with extensive experience in technology startups and venture capital. Founding team member at YouTube and pioneering investor in women-led markets. Demonstrated track record of successful investments in unicorn companies and strategic advisory roles across the technology sector.

Professional Experience

Founding Partner | 2013 – Present

Rivet Ventures

Lead investment strategy focusing on companies in women-led markets where female usage, decision-making, and purchasing drive company growth
Successfully invested in multiple unicorn companies including Modern Treasury, Ritual, Peek, HoneyBook, and CSC Generation
Build and maintain strategic partnerships within the venture capital ecosystem

Leadership Council Member | July 2014 – Present

Cinequest

Serve on leadership council of USA Today’s top-ranked film festival alongside industry leaders Steve Wozniak, Esther Wojcicki, Ken Lowe, and Kara Goldin
Provide strategic guidance for festival growth and development in Silicon Valley

Angel Investor | May 2009 – Present

Built portfolio of over 20 successful investments including multiple unicorns
Key investments include Mercury, JustPaid, SpaceX (via SPV), Attention Artificial Intelligence
Notable exits: Matterport, Golden, Upverter, PlateJoy, Cue, and HeyZap

Advisor & Mentor | August 2007 – Present The Designer Fund, 500 Global,

Pipeline Fellowship

Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to startups, seed funds, and entrepreneurship programs
Focus on design-driven companies and female founders

Co-Founder | September 2009 – July 2013

Theicebreak

Developed innovative Q&A platform for couples to strengthen relationships through guided interaction
Led product strategy and design implementation
Oversaw platform development from concept to launch