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.
Experience
- Future Proof StudiosFounder & Principal Consultantcurrent2024 — present
- FreelanceCommercial Real Estate Development & Concept Innovation2022 — 2024Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- MilkRunCEO & Founder2016 — 2023
- PentonDirector of Digital Marketing & Brand Transformation2012 — 2016New York, New York, United States
- 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
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LeadershipTalent 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
From Julia's professional profile.
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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Colorado State University mafia7
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