Danielle Zettel

Background

About Danielle Zettel

Danielle serves as the Director of Investor Relations & Communications at Protego Ventures and AnD Ventures, where she leads communications, investor engagement, and fund operations between Israeli innovation and global capital. Drawing on her strong background in logistics, relationship management, and cross-sector operations, she ensures a seamless experience for investors and portfolio partners alike.A multilingual client and operations manager, Danielle has extensive experience leading large-scale projects across venture, tech, hospitality, non-profit, and military sectors. Known for her exceptional communication skills and attention to detail, she has built trusted relationships with stakeholders that consistently drive successful outcomes.Before joining the venture capital ecosystem, Danielle worked with leading innovation organizations including //Syntax powered by Israel Tech Challenge (ITC), Techstars Israel, and EIT Israel, where she oversaw operational strategy, partnerships, and customized technical training programs for international corporations.Earlier in her career at Israel Seminar, she advanced Israel’s international profile by managing high-level delegations and bespoke travel programs for public figures, politicians, and global executives.In past leadership roles, Danielle has managed and mentored teams of employees and lead operations, including strategy, marketing, and budgets. In addition, she has solid operations experience in both finance and analytics. During her service in the IDF Foreign Relations Unit, Danielle successfully planned and executed itineraries, events, and courses for visiting foreign military delegations, an experience that shaped her ability to lead complex, high-stakes operations with precision.Danielle holds a B.A. in International Hospitality & Tourism Management and a Production Management & Event Logistics Certificate from Bar-Ilan University. Fully bilingual in English and Hebrew, she is deeply committed to community impact, volunteering with organizations such as the La Sova Soup Kitchen, Am Yisrael Foundation, Shalva, and Sadna.