Rafe Colburn serves as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Etsy Inc., leading the company's product, engineering, design, and data organizations to drive innovation in the creative economy. Since joining Etsy in 2022, he has spearheaded initiatives to enhance seller tools, personalize buyer experiences, and integrate AI-driven features, fueling platform growth and supporting millions of independent creators worldwide. Under his guidance, Etsy has accelerated its roadmap to deliver seamless e-commerce solutions, including advanced search capabilities and expanded global marketplaces. Prior to Etsy, Colburn spent eight years at Square (now Block), where he advanced from Head of Engineering for Square Online to Vice President of Engineering. He played a pivotal role in scaling digital storefronts for small businesses, particularly during the e-commerce boom of the pandemic, enabling rapid adoption by merchants transitioning online. Earlier, Colburn was a key software engineer at Twitter (now X), contributing to the infrastructure that supported explosive user growth from millions to billions of tweets daily, and at Linden Lab, where he helped build the backend for the Second Life virtual world. A University of California, Berkeley alumnus with a degree in Computer Science, Colburn is renowned for his expertise in high-scale systems and consumer product development. His leadership philosophy emphasizes empowering creators through technology, positioning Etsy at the forefront of sustainable, community-driven commerce.