While growing up in Dallas, Reid graduated from Greenhill School, a college preparatory school in Addison, Texas. While attending Greenhill School, Zlotky participated in Lincoln-Douglas and Policy Debate and was active on the Quiz Bowl Team, the Greenhill Business Society, Jewish Studies Club, and Varsity Baseball. Zlotky was also very active in Heroes for Children, an organization that assists children who are battling cancer and their families.

While attending Princeton University, Zlotky was active in the Princeton Corporate Finance Club, the Club Ski Team, Tigers for Israel, Jewish life on campus, and the Princeton Tory. Zlotky’s interests in philosophy are numerous, but he is most knowledgeable about Asian philosophy and Nietzsche, having completed his independent work as an upperclassmen in the fields.

While pursuing an A.B. in Philosophy, Reid has actively pursued opportunities to gain experience in the financial sector. Beginning in the summer of 2019, Zlotky has worked various investment internships to gain a rich and varied background in finance ranging from managing public equities, early-stage start-ups, private equity, and the sell side. Zlotky has worked for energy and real estate private equity firms, a startup dedicated to assisting military families achieve the benefits of home ownership, and more.

In his personal time, Zlotky enjoys spending time with his friends and family, weightlifting, traveling, listening to music, reading philosophy, and walking his family’s dog, Lola.