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Kathryn Minshew

InvestorFounder

Advisor at xfactor ventures · CEO at The Muse

New York, New York

Writes $10K – $50K checks · typically $25K

FoundedThe Muse · YC

30 Under 30 2013 · Media30 Under 30 2012 · Media

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About

Kathryn Minshew is the CEO and founder of The Muse, a career platform used by more than 75 million people. Before founding the company, she worked on HPV vaccine introduction in Rwanda with the Clinton Health Access Initiative and previously worked at McKinsey & Company. She authored "The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career," a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

CEO at The MuseYC W12

Intro paths

YC

Kathryn went through Y Combinator (Winter 2012) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Kathryn can intro founders to The Muse's investors below.

The Muse's investors · 14

500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K checks · since 2015Acrew CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $15M checksAspect VenturesPalo Alto · since 2015DBL PartnersPalo Alto · since 2015Future Perfect VenturesNew York · $500K – $5M checksGingerbread CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checksGreat Oaks Venture CapitalNew York · $50K – $500K checksHuman VenturesNew York · $250K – $500K checksIcon VenturesPalo Alto · $6M – $12M checks · since 2016QED InvestorsAlexandria · $30K – $20M checks · since 2016Signal Peak VenturesSalt Lake City · $250K – $5M checksStructure CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $200K checksWGI GroupNew York · since 2014Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2012

Co-founders at The Muse

ACAlex Cavoulacos
Alex CavoulacosCOO
MQMelissa Quino McCreery
Melissa Quino McCreeryFounder
AC
Alexandra CavoulacosFounder
MM
Melissa McCreeryFounder

Investments

Investor

IntelloShareWell

Per curated public sources.

Books by Kathryn Minshew

The New Rules of Work cover
The New Rules of Work
Crown Business, 2017
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Podcasts & interviews

featuring Kathryn Minshew

Creating good company culture (and sticking to it)

Y Combinator

Colleagues at xfactor ventures

Aihui Ong
General Partner, Transform Capital at xfactor ventures
Allison Kopf
CEO, Tract at xfactor ventures
Amanda Bradford
Co-Founder & CEO, The League at xfactor ventures
Anna Palmer
Venture Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners
Aubrie Pagano
General Partner, Managing Member at Corigin Ventures
Betsy Fore
Founding Partner, Velveteen Ventures at xfactor ventures
Chip Hazard
General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners
Fatima Dicko
Founder/CEO, Sugar at xfactor ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kathryn Minshew?
Kathryn Minshew is the CEO and founder of The Muse, a career platform used by more than 75 million people. Before founding the company, she worked on HPV vaccine introduction in Rwanda with the Clinton Health Access Initiative and previously worked at McKinsey & Company. She authored "The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career," a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
Where does Kathryn Minshew work?
Kathryn Minshew is CEO of The Muse and Advisor at xfactor ventures.
What check size does Kathryn Minshew write?
Kathryn Minshew typically writes checks of $10K – $50K.
What companies did Kathryn Minshew found?
Kathryn Minshew founded The Muse.
What companies has Kathryn Minshew invested in?
Investments tracked here include Intello, ShareWell.
What podcasts and interviews feature Kathryn Minshew?
Tracked appearances include "Creating good company culture (and sticking to it)".

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