Hayley Barna is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist who co-founded Birchbox in 2009, while at Harvard Business School.

[4] Her parents, Eileen B. Maisel and Richard A. Barna of New York, both worked at RAB Lighting in New Jersey.

[6] Barna began her career shortly after she graduated from Harvard University joining Bain & Company in New York.

[8] While working towards her MBA at Harvard Business School, Barna met Katia Beauchamp and a friendship was born.

[19][3] One of her first initial First Round investments was the travel startup Collective Hotels & Retreats, with her also joining the board.

[16] During her time at Harvard Business School she met her husband, Fredrik Vik Maroe.