Kathryn Minshew
InvestorAdvisor at xfactor ventures
New York, New York
Writes $10K β $50K checks Β· typically $25K
FoundedThe Muse Β· YC
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.
Kathryn Minshew @kmin
Just kidding - the X livestream didn't go through but you can watch us on LinkedIn HERE if you're interested: https://t.co/qUdF31UgfO
Jul 28, 2026
Kathryn Minshew @kmin
Julie is a total badass - a celebrity DJ, licensed therapist, keynote speaker, and host of the "Music is Therapy" podcast on iHeartRadio. She also knows a thing or two about making major career leaps, tapping into your inner voice, & building a career and life that's true to you
Jul 28, 2026
Kathryn Minshew @kmin
Join me in a few minutes as I interview @hestaprynnmusic live, on - 'How to Reinvent Yourself (without starting over)". I'll be streaming live on X for the first time - wish us luck! π
Jul 28, 2026 Β· β₯ 1
Experience
- Plotting Mischief*Founder/Chief Troublemakercurrent2024 β present
- Trilantic North AmericaAdvisorcurrent2023 β present
- XFactor VenturesAdvisorcurrent2017 β present
- The MuseFounder & CEO2011 β 2023
- Penguin Random HouseAuthor, The New Rules of Work2017 β 2023
- Clinton Health Access InitiativeHPV Vaccine Introduction, Global Team2010 β 2011
- McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2008 β 2010
- U.S. Department of StateRegional Security office, US Embassy inNicosia, Cyprus2007
- World Health OrganizationHealth Action in Crises, External Relations intern2006
Education
- Duke UniversityBA, Political Science
- Sciences Po StrasbourgInternational Relations
- Thomas Jefferson HS for Science & Technology
Skills & more
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Program ManagementSocial Media MarketingFinancial ModelingSocial NetworkingNetworkingProject ManagementSocial ImpactVenture CapitalManagement ConsultingBloggingInternational RelationsStrategic PartnershipsLanguages French
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Same school
Also attended Duke University384
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Shared employers
Also worked at Trilantic North America3
Also worked at XFactor Ventures16
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Also worked at The Muse1
Also worked at Clinton Health Access Initiative17
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