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Windmill
New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 29 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Windmill is an AI-powered performance management platform that automates and accelerates employee performance reviews by analyzing work context and drafting reviews, achieving 90% faster cycle times with high employee satisfaction.
Founders & leadership
Windmill was founded in 2023 by Brian Distelburger and Max Shaw.
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Max ShawCo-FounderMax Shaw spent 10 years at Yext, where he progressed from an individual contributor to leading product globally with a team of 50. He is the founder of Windmill, an AI-powered performance management platform.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Windmill do?
- Windmill is an AI-powered performance management platform that automates and accelerates employee performance reviews by analyzing work context and drafting reviews, achieving 90% faster cycle times with high employee satisfaction.
- Who founded Windmill?
- Windmill was founded by Brian Distelburger, Max Shaw in 2023.
- Who are Windmill's investors?
- Windmill's investors include Founder Collective, Inspired Capital, Oceans Ventures.
- Where is Windmill headquartered?
- Windmill is headquartered in New York City, US.