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Julia Niiro

Founder

Founder at MilkRun

Austin, Texas, United States

FoundedMilkRun · YC

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187 people in our graph share verified history with Julia — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Michael ZehnderunlockedJulia: together at MIT Professional Education (2024)
×3Julia: together at MIT Professional Education
×8Julia: together at Colorado State University

About

Julia Niiro worked as a digital marketing director before transitioning to farming in 2014. She subsequently took over a USDA meat processor and launched a wholesale delivery business to restaurants, before moving into direct-to-consumer food delivery.

Founder at MilkRunYC S20

Intro paths

YC

Julia went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Julia can intro founders to MilkRun's investors below.

MilkRun's investors · 5

Brighter CapitalCupertino · $25K – $100K checks · since 2019Rise of the Rest SeedWashington · since 2021Social Impact CapitalNew York · $100K – $1.5M checks · since 2021Spark CapitalSan Francisco · $500K – $25M checks · since 2019Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2020

Experience

  1. Future Proof StudiosFounder & Principal Consultantcurrent2024 — present
  2. FreelanceCommercial Real Estate Development & Concept Innovation2022 — 2024Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  3. MilkRunCEO & Founder2016 — 2023
  4. PentonDirector of Digital Marketing & Brand Transformation2012 — 2016New York, New York, United States
  5. Interactive InnovationsInteractive Innovations & NextView | Early-Stage Startup Leadership2009 — 2011Vail, Colorado, United States

Skills & more

Creative StrategyCritical ThinkingRelationship BuildingStrategyNegotiationCollaborative Problem SolvingStrategic PlanningStrategic ThinkingCommunicationProblem SolvingCreativity and InnovationPublic Speaking
+12 moreLeadershipTalent ManagementStrategic InitiativesClient ServicesBusiness Relationship ManagementEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentEmail MarketingEnvironmental AdvocacySalesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Growth Marketing
  • Accelerator Program Graduate — Food System 6
  • Accelerator Program Graduate — Xcelerate Women
  • Accelerator Program Graduate — PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment)
  • Accelerator Program Graduate — Techstars

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Julia Niiro?
Julia Niiro worked as a digital marketing director before transitioning to farming in 2014. She subsequently took over a USDA meat processor and launched a wholesale delivery business to restaurants, before moving into direct-to-consumer food delivery.
Where does Julia Niiro work?
Julia Niiro is Founder of MilkRun.
What companies did Julia Niiro found?
Julia Niiro founded MilkRun.
Where did Julia Niiro go to school?
Julia Niiro studied at Y Combinator (Graduate, Entrepreneurship); MIT Professional Education (Chief Sustainability Officer Program, Sustainability Studies); Colorado State University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Creative Writing).

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