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Katherine von Jan

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Founder at Tough Day

New York, New York, United States

FoundedTough Day

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Tough Day's investors · 8

Blu Venture InvestorsWashington · $50K – $3M checks · since 2025Blue Tulip VenturesBostonCatapult CapitalSan Francisco · $50M – $500M checks · since 2025Divergent CapitalNew York · $250K – $1M checks · since 2025FullCircleNew YorkJ4 VenturesNew YorkJHH vcWashingtonRed Bear VenturesIthaca · $200K – $1.3M checks

Experience

  1. Tough DayCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. SalesforceChief Strategy Officer, Salesforce Innovation2020 — 2023New York, New York, United States
  3. SalesforceVP, Futures Lab, Office of Innovation2018 — 2020New York, New York, United States
  4. SalesforceVP, Ignite Incubator2017 — 2018
  5. SalesforceManaging Director, Ignite Edge2013 — 2017New York, New York, United States
  6. KVJ & Company (Innovation Studio)Founder, CEO2008 — 2013New York, United States
  7. Think TanksFuturist2001 — 2007Global
  8. Technology IndustryStrategy Executive1994 — 2001Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)3Future of Work1Creativity and Innovation1Go-to-Market Strategy1Communication1Strategy47Innovation8Employee Engagement1Consulting23Mobile Devices13Entrepreneurship14Marketing Strategy12
+8 moreBusiness DevelopmentManagement ConsultingE-commerceSocial MediaRecruitingLead GenerationBusiness StrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

Languages English · German

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Katherine von Jan?
Founder at Tough Day
Where does Katherine von Jan work?
Katherine von Jan is Founder of Tough Day.
What companies did Katherine von Jan found?
Katherine von Jan founded Tough Day.
Where did Katherine von Jan go to school?
Katherine von Jan studied at University of New Hampshire (Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business); School for Innovators.

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