About
Justin Kazmark has worked across technology, media, arts, and culture for two decades, with interests in social innovation, creative expression, and climate. He served as the first head of communications for Kickstarter from its 2009 launch through 2018, and previously was a Vice President at a New York PR agency handling campaigns for clients including GOOD Worldwide, PENCIL, Amazon Watch, and the Wikimedia Foundation. Earlier in his career he taught math and science to 6th graders as a New York City Teaching Fellow.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Climate TechMedia & Entertainment
Experience
- Self-employedCommunications and PR Consultantcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- KickstarterVice President Communications2015 — 2018Brooklyn
- KickstarterDirector of Communications2011 — 2015
- Self-employedCommunications and PR Consultant2010 — 2011Greater New York City Area
- The Pacific Crest TrailThruhiker2010Campo, California to Manning Park, British Columbia
- Self-employedCommunications and PR Consultant2009 — 2010Greater New York City Area
- The Morris + King CompanyVice President2005 — 2009Greater New York City Area
- NYC Teaching FellowsTeaching Fellow2003 — 2005
- NYC Department of EducationTeacher2003 — 2005Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
Strategy6WritingManagementMedia TrainingStakeholder EngagementChange Management CommunicationsContent CreationBrand StrategyStrategic Communications7Message DevelopmentCrisis CommunicationsPublic Relations6
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Corporate CommunicationsInternal CommunicationsEditingResearchSocial MediaTeachingSpokespersonCopywritingFrom Justin's professional profile.
Colleagues at TMV
Alexia Kalfas
CFO at TMV Logistics
Azzi Agnelli
Investor at TMV Logistics
Darshan Somashekar
Investor at TMV Logistics
Emma Silverman
Investor at TMV Logistics
Indraja Karnik
Associate at TMV Logistics
Joshua Gilbert
Investor at TMV Logistics
Joshua Gold
Investor at TMV Logistics
Marina Hadjipateras
Investor at TMV Logistics
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Justin Kazmark?
- Justin Kazmark has worked across technology, media, arts, and culture for two decades, with interests in social innovation, creative expression, and climate. He served as the first head of communications for Kickstarter from its 2009 launch through 2018, and previously was a Vice President at a New York PR agency handling campaigns for clients including GOOD Worldwide, PENCIL, Amazon Watch, and the Wikimedia Foundation. Earlier in his career he taught math and science to 6th graders as a New York City Teaching Fellow.
- Where does Justin Kazmark work?
- Justin Kazmark is at TMV.
- What does Justin Kazmark invest in?
- Justin Kazmark invests in Climate Tech, Media & Entertainment.
- Where did Justin Kazmark go to school?
- Justin Kazmark studied at NYU Gallatin (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Semiotics); Hunter College (Master of Science (MS), Early Childhood Education and Teaching).
Same school
Also attended NYU Gallatin10
Yoni RechtmanPartner at Slow VenturesEmma StoneVice President at Enable VenturesMargaret KnowlesVice President at Enable VenturesRachel BaruchPrincipal at Growth Warrior CapitalZac GeinzerAssociate at Commonweal VenturesJa'Nae DayesIntern at NYU Innovation Venture Fund
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Also attended Hunter College19
Robin LiInvestor at GGV CapitalGregory RoccoOperating Partner at Ethereal Ventures Management Ltd.Herston PowersFounding Managing Partner at 1982 VenturesSami AhmadGeneral Partner at B4 CapitalKatherine ZamskyManaging Partner at Carbon VenturesGary PesolaInvestor at Adverb Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kickstarter8
Tiffany SpencerHead of Marketing at Menlo VenturesAmanda NiuGeneral Partner and CFO at Shine CapitalEllen ChisaPartner at boldstart venturesTaro KodamaVenture Partner at Fresco CapitalSunny BatesCEO, Sunny Bates Associates at The 98Julie CerickHead of Platform at Female Founders
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Also worked at NYC Department of Education14
Stephanie VolkVice President, Platform at Ironspring VentureEthan KurzweilInvestor at ChemistrySoenda HowellPartner at Charter School Growth FundAaron WalkerSteward at Gratitude RailroadAaronHead of Programme, Education at Deep Science VenturesSam SturmChief Portfolio Officer at Founders Factory Africa
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