Fundraising Fox

Kathryn Wu

Founder

Founder at Openmart

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedOpenmart · YC

About

Kathryn Wu previously worked on growth at Pinterest.

Founder at OpenmartYC W24

Intro paths

YC

Kathryn went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Openmart's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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

Openmart's investors · 6

Afore CapitalSan Francisco · $500K – $2M checksJ17 CapitalMyAsiaVCSeattleRebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)San Francisco · $250K – $2M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Openmart

RHRichard He
Richard HeFounder

Experience

  1. Openmart (YC W24)Co-Foundercurrent2023 — present
  2. Wu's ventureInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  3. Afore CapitalEntrepreneur in Residence2023
  4. DatabentoProduct Manager2022 — 2023
  5. PinterestProduct /engineer2018 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  6. Run The WorldGrowth Product Manager2020

Skills & more

SQL1Java20HTML11C++11Python12JavaScript11JSP8PowerPoint7Analytical Skills1Public Speaking17Leadership12Search Engine Optimization (SEO)3
+7 moreCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Go-to-Market StrategyUser Interface DesignProduct ManagementFront-End DevelopmentResearchProduct Lifecycle Management

Languages English

  • AI Search Specialist — AthenaHQ
  • Certificate of Entrepreneurship & Technology — UC Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET)
  • Product Manager Certificate — University of California, Berkeley
  • Growth; Product Strategy — Reforge

From Kathryn's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kathryn Wu?
Kathryn Wu previously worked on growth at Pinterest.
Where does Kathryn Wu work?
Kathryn Wu is Founder of Openmart.
What companies did Kathryn Wu found?
Kathryn Wu founded Openmart.
Where did Kathryn Wu go to school?
Kathryn Wu studied at University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science); Y Combinator (W24).

Founder mafias

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University of California, Berkeley mafia538

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Afore Capital mafia12

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Rishi Ramanscout checks into early foundersFounded Intelligent +1Ish BaidFounder in ResidenceFounded Wayside +1Richard HeFounder-in-ResidenceFounded Openmart +1Laura DuInvestorFounded The New ClubJackson MosesVenture PartnerFounded Silent VenturesRishi SrihariFounder-in-ResidenceFounded Opennote

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Openmart mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Richard HeCo-Founder and CEOFounded OpenmartMichael XingAI Engineering InternFounded Pingo

Same school

Also attended University of California, Berkeley1,453

Byron DeeterPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersSteve WozniakCo-founder of AppleTony XuCo-founder & CEO of DoorDashAravind SrinivasCo-founder & CEO of Perplexity AIAli GhodsiCo-founder & CEO of DatabricksRyan PetersenFounder & CEO of Flexport

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Also attended Y Combinator2,000

Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Openmart (YC W24)2

Richard HeFounder at OpenmartMichael XingFounder at Pingo

Also worked at Afore Capital31

Nate WangVP of Investments at Plum Alley InvestmentsRiley FinchInvestment Associate at NextGen Venture PartnersGaurav JainCo-founder, Managing Partner at Afore CapitalAnamitra BanerjiCo-founder, Managing Partner at Afore CapitalDerrick LiPrincipal at Afore CapitalKayla KavanaughInvestor at Afore Capital

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Also worked at Databento6

Jordan SegallPartner at Redpoint VenturesDavid MagermanManaging Partner at Differential VenturesGeoff BernsteinGeneral Partner at Indicator VenturesAlex DermerSenior Advisor at Fifth Down CapitalWesley YiuPrincipal at Alumni VenturesDave LinGeneral Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Trousdale Ventures

Also worked at Pinterest65

Sarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestSomnathTechnology Partner and Chief Data Scientist at Clear VenturesAnthony SoohooVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalAaron RuPrincipal at RET Ventures

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