Ainsley Blattel Sr. Manager, Community & Engagement

Ainsley Blattel is the Senior Manager, Community & Engagement for Venture Forward. They are responsible for managing and growing Venture Forward’s community and events.

Before joining Venture Forward, Ainsley worked at Cheersy leading Growth & Strategy for the events tech startup from business concept through launch, after which they spearheaded scaling the company infrastructure, community, and sales. Prior to that, Ainsley led brand and marketing at Modern Rebel, a wedding planning company where they had previously been a lead event planner and industry leader on LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Throughout their career, Ainsley has been passionate about creating thoughtful systems, building engaging communities, and designing intentional opportunities for people to gather and connect.

Ainsley is a proud UC Santa Cruz graduate dedicated to expanding access and opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community.