Chief
Founded 2019 · 7,619 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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A networking platform for business leaders that provides members with tools, community connections, and spaces to conduct business and drive change.
Founders & leadership
Chief was founded in 2019 by Lindsay Kaplan.
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Lindsay KaplaninCo-FounderCo-founder of Chief, a networking platform for executive women. Previously served as VP of Communications and Brand Marketing at Casper, an online mattress startup; currently invests in early-stage consumer and AI companies through roles as Venture Partner at Bullish and Partner at Next Wave.
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Alison MooreinCEO
Investors · 3
Founder mafia
The Chief mafia →41 people who came through Chief went on to found or lead other companies.
Anita ModiMemberFounded Peer AI +1Erin DeRuggieroMemberFounded TI Health +1Natalie MonbiotMemberFounded Hour oneLeen KawasMemberFounded LeonaBioBetsy ForeFounding MemberFounded Tiny OrganicsHelen MurphyFounding MemberFounded OpplyLindsay KaplanCo-FounderFounded ChiefAlexFounding Member of Chief San FranciscoFounded YeshIDNancy JengMemberFounded BillablesFrances ZelaznyMemberFounded AnonybitShelley CopseyMemberFounded FyldDaniela Braga, PhDMemberFounded Defined
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Chief do?
- A networking platform for business leaders that provides members with tools, community connections, and spaces to conduct business and drive change.
- Who founded Chief?
- Chief was founded by Lindsay Kaplan in 2019.
- Who are Chief's investors?
- Chief's investors include Able Partners, Notable Capital, Primary Venture Partners.












