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60 people in our graph share verified history with Daphne — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Andrew ParkunlockedDaphne: together at CNET (2004–2007)
×2Daphne: together at Guardian News & Media
Daphne: together at WorldQuant University
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About
Daphne Kis is President of WorldQuant University, an accredited institution offering free online education in data science and quantitative skills to students in over 140 countries. She has worked as an entrepreneur, product lead, and investor in educational technology, and participates in the World Economic Forum's Future Skills Alliance. Kis serves on the Executive Board, Audit Committee, and as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee of Young Audiences: Arts for Learning, and is a member of the Grameen Foundation's Leadership Advisory Council.
Experience
- WorldQuant UniversityPresidentcurrent2023 — presentNew York City
- WorldQuant UniversityCEO & Board of Directors2016 — 2023Global
- Litmus Health, Inc.Co-Founder and Board of Directorscurrent2015 — presentAustin, TX
- World Economic Forum - Future Skills AllianceMembercurrent2020 — present
- Young Audiences Arts for LearningBoard Of Directorscurrent2012 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Forbes Technology CouncilMembercurrent2022 — present
- Markle FoundationProject Director: Rework America2011 — 2015New York, NY
- Guardian News & MediaProduct Development2010 — 2011
- SheWritesCEO2010 — 2011New York City Metropolitan Area
- Dubilier & CompanyInvestment Professional2008 — 2010
- CNETVP, Business to Business Programs2004 — 2007
- EDventure HoldingsPresident & CEO1988 — 2004New York, NY
Skills & more
SaaS3Board of DirectorsTeam BuildingStrategic Partnerships42Start-ups88Venture Capital30Entrepreneur1Business Strategy20Digital Media12Entrepreneurship54Publishing2Non-profits2
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Product ManagementMarketing StrategyBusiness DevelopmentManagement ConsultingE-commerceProgram ManagementPrivate EquityMergersBoard GovernanceStrategic PlanningStrategy DevelopmentStrategy- Official Member, Forbes Business Council — Forbes
From Daphne's professional profile.
Colleagues at Mindshift Capital
Anton Iassenev
Chief Commercial Officer at Ellerston Capital
Barbara Baumgartner
Investment Committee at Mindshift Capital
Heather Henyon
Founding General Partner at Mindshift Capital
Joumana Jallad
Investment Committee at Mindshift Capital
Katherine Kirsch
Venture Partner at Mindshift Capital
Marcia Dawood
Venture Partner at Mindshift Capital
Najla Al-Midfa
CEO, Sheraa at Mindshift Capital
Rebecca Hall
Venture Partner at Mindshift Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daphne Kis?
- Daphne Kis is President of WorldQuant University, an accredited institution offering free online education in data science and quantitative skills to students in over 140 countries. She has worked as an entrepreneur, product lead, and investor in educational technology, and participates in the World Economic Forum's Future Skills Alliance. Kis serves on the Executive Board, Audit Committee, and as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee of Young Audiences: Arts for Learning, and is a member of the Grameen Foundation's Leadership Advisory Council.
- Where does Daphne Kis work?
- Daphne Kis is Director, WorldQuant University at Mindshift Capital.
- Where did Daphne Kis go to school?
- Daphne Kis studied at NYU Stern School of Business (MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management); Hampshire College (Bachelors degree, History).
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Shared employers
Also worked at WorldQuant University2
Also worked at Litmus Health, Inc.1
Also worked at Guardian News & Media14
Alan HudsonInvestor at Mercuri.vcJeffrey DelfinEvents at Gold House VenturesJonathan VinerExpert advisor at VÅR VenturesIan McClellandVenture Partner at AscensionKieran HillVenture Partner at AscensionSouvidCreative Director (UK) at Fifty Years
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Also worked at CNET24
Andrew ParkContent and Communications at HeavybitErin WalheimDirector of Staff at PeakSpan Capital PartnersTrina Van PeltInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesRussell KleinExecutive in Residence & Operating Partner at Springcoast Capital PartnersNicholas KhooInvestment Committee Advisor at MSW VenturesSam ShankInvestor at Andreessen Horowitz
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