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Anisa Mirza

Founder

Founder/CEO at Litnerd

New York, New York, United States

FoundedLitnerd · YC

About

Anisa Mirza is a repeat founder who previously bootstrapped a startup to $2 million in annual recurring revenue before exiting. She is now building Litnerd, a reading and writing application for children featuring books authored by young writers.

Founder/CEO at LitnerdYC S21

Intro paths

YC

Anisa went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Anisa can intro founders to Litnerd's investors below.

Litnerd's investors · 3

Scout FundWinklevoss CapitalNew York · $100K – $5M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Experience

  1. LitnerdFoundercurrent2020 — present
  2. GiveffectCEO & Cofounder2012 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  3. Top Hat MonocleUS Growth & Ops2012Toronto
  4. Citizenship and Immigration CanadaDevelopment Director - Global Youth2010 — 2011Toronto, Canada Area

Skills & more

Venture Philanthropy8Non-profit Consulting4Youth Mentoring2Research16Fundraising58Training4Marketing10Social Media9Leadership Development2Sales5Event Planning8Philanthropy17
+12 moreIntegrated MarketingBusiness PlanningStart-upsCommunity OutreachSocial NetworkingEvent ManagementPublic RelationsTeam Buildingcharity managementPublic SpeakingMotivational SpeakingNegotiation

From Anisa's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Anisa Mirza?
Anisa Mirza is a repeat founder who previously bootstrapped a startup to $2 million in annual recurring revenue before exiting. She is now building Litnerd, a reading and writing application for children featuring books authored by young writers.
Where does Anisa Mirza work?
Anisa Mirza is Founder/CEO of Litnerd.
What companies did Anisa Mirza found?
Anisa Mirza founded Litnerd.
Where did Anisa Mirza go to school?
Anisa Mirza studied at Y Combinator; McMaster University (Bachelor's degree, Psychology and Neuroscience).

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McMaster University mafia13

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Top Hat mafia5

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Litnerd mafia2

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Katherine SearsHead Of ContentFounded Booktrope

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Also attended McMaster University78

Mark HatfieldInvestor at Ten ElevenEricInvestment Analyst at UpHonest CapitalJulia ZhouPresident and Co-Founder at CaladanPaige DickieVice-President at Radical VenturesKarim LakhaniInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesAdam JarczynInvestor at Ripple Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Litnerd1

Katherine SearsFounder/CMO at Booktrope

Also worked at Top Hat Monocle15

Sundeep PeechuGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesAlbert WengerUnion Square Ventures partner, technology investor, and author of The World After CapitalJacob TopatighAssociate at Whitecap Venture PartnersShawn AbbottPartner at Inovia CapitalHugues LalancettePartner at Inovia CapitalSteven ChungVice President at Inovia Capital

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Also worked at Citizenship and Immigration Canada2

AJ SivamDirector, Brand & Public Relations at Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC)Zubair PatelDirector of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, BHive at Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC)