Rachel Binder leads CB Insights’ analyst coverage of the early- to mid-stage private company ecosystem. Drawing on direct conversations with founders, executives, customers, and investors, along with CB Insights’ proprietary data, this intelligence offers a forward-looking view of where emerging markets are headed and which companies are gaining traction.

For Fortune 1000 dealmakers, that means a clearer way to identify private companies with the potential to become meaningful investment, acquisition, partnership, or vendor opportunities.

Prior to CB Insights, Rachel worked in equity research at Goldman Sachs.