Where does Alex Cavoulacos work?

Alex Cavoulacos is Founder/COO of The Muse.

Where did Alex Cavoulacos go to school?

Alex Cavoulacos studied at Y Combinator (W12 batch); Lycee International de St. Germain-en-Laye (Baccalaureat, Option Internationale); Yale University (B.A., Political Science).

Alex Cavoulacos

Founder

Founder/COO at The Muse

New York, New York, United States

FoundedThe Muse · YC

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About

Alex Cavoulacos founded The Muse and has held roles as COO at BackerKit and consultant at McKinsey. He is also involved in angel investing and theater production, and has authored a published book on workplace culture.

Founder/COO at The Muse YC W12

Intro paths

Alex went through Y Combinator (Winter 2012) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Alex can intro founders to The Muse's investors below.

The Muse's investors · 10

Acrew CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $15M checks Aspect VenturesPalo Alto DBL PartnersPalo Alto Future Perfect VenturesNew York · $500K – $5M checks Gingerbread CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checks Human VenturesNew York · $250K – $500K checks Icon VenturesPalo Alto · $6M – $12M checks QED InvestorsAlexandria · $30K – $25M checks Signal Peak VenturesSalt Lake City · $250K – $5M checks Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2012

Co-founders at The Muse

Kathryn MinshewFounder/CEO

Melissa Quino McCreeryFounder

Experience

BackerKitChief Operating Officercurrent2024 — present
Nothing Ventured ProductionsCo Producer and Investorcurrent2023 — presentNew York, United States
StellarBoard Treasurercurrent2024 — present
HUG 🤗Chief Operating Officer & Head of Product2022 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
Meta AngelsFounder & CEO2021 — 2022
TheMuse.comFounder & President2017 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
TheMuse.comFounder & COO2011 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
Penguin Random HouseAuthor, The New Rules of Work2017
McKinsey & CompanyManager of Professional Development2011
McKinsey & CompanySenior Associate2010 — 2011
McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2008 — 2010
Global21Executive Director2006 — 2007
U.S. Department of StatePolitical Intern2007
South East England HouseIntern2006

Skills & more

Board of DirectorsStrategic PlanningTeam BuildingFundraisingPeople ManagementOperations ManagementProduct InnovationProduct StrategyStrategic InitiativesCross-functional InitiativesExecutive LeadershipStrategy55

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Start-upsEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementGrowth StrategiesManagement ConsultingStrategic ConsultingStrategic PartnershipsPhotoshopAnalyticsCorporate DevelopmentPrivate Equity

Languages French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Cavoulacos?: Alex Cavoulacos founded The Muse and has held roles as COO at BackerKit and consultant at McKinsey. He is also involved in angel investing and theater production, and has authored a published book on workplace culture.
Where does Alex Cavoulacos work?: Alex Cavoulacos is Founder/COO of The Muse.
What companies did Alex Cavoulacos found?: Alex Cavoulacos founded The Muse.
Where did Alex Cavoulacos go to school?: Alex Cavoulacos studied at Y Combinator (W12 batch); Lycee International de St. Germain-en-Laye (Baccalaureat, Option Internationale); Yale University (B.A., Political Science).