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Kevin Simons

Founder

Founder at Kitemaker

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

FoundedKitemaker · YC

About

Kevin Simons spent approximately 10 years managing software development teams and now works on Kitemaker. His background includes experience building and leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Founder at KitemakerYC W21

Intro paths

YC

Kevin went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Kevin can intro founders to Kitemaker's investors below.

Kitemaker's investors · 3

EQT VenturesLuxembourg · $2M – $50M checksSNÖ VenturesOslo · $540K – $1.6M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Kitemaker

SSSigurd Seteklev
Sigurd SeteklevFounder

Experience

  1. ScrimbaVP of Engineeringcurrent2025 — presentOslo, Norway
  2. ClickUpSenior Engineering Manager2024 — 2025Oslo, Norway
  3. KitemakerFounder and CTO2019 — 2024Greater Oslo Region
  4. SchibstedLeave of absence2019 — 2020Greater Oslo Region
  5. SchibstedInterim Head of Data & Insights2018 — 2019Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  6. SchibstedSenior Engineering Manager, Insights2018Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  7. SchibstedSenior Engineering Manager, Identity2016 — 2018Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  8. Telenor DigitalVP Strategic Engineering, Office of the CTO2014 — 2016Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  9. Telenor DigitalTech Lead Firefox OS2013 — 2014Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  10. Telenor DigitalTech Lead Comoyo View Devices2012 — 2013Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  11. NokiaTeam Lead, Qt JSON DB2012Oslo, Norway
  12. NokiaPrincipal Architect, Qt2011 — 2012Oslo, Norway
  13. NokiaPrincipal Technology Specialist, Services Architecture2010 — 2011Oslo, Norway
  14. NokiaSenior Engineer, Technology Strategy & Architecture2008 — 2009Burlington, MA, USA
  15. NokiaSenior Engineer, Enterprise Mobility2007 — 2008Burlington, MA, USA
  16. NokiaSenior Engineer, Emerging Technology2006 — 2007Brussels, Belgium
  17. NokiaResearch Engineer2004 — 2005Burlington, MA, USA

Skills & more

C++LinuxJavaScriptJavaJSONGitiOSObjective-COpen SourceTeam ManagementQtQML
+2 moreSystem ArchitectureApplication Architecture

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Simons?
Kevin Simons spent approximately 10 years managing software development teams and now works on Kitemaker. His background includes experience building and leading cross-functional engineering teams.
Where does Kevin Simons work?
Kevin Simons is Founder of Kitemaker.
What companies did Kevin Simons found?
Kevin Simons founded Kitemaker.
Where did Kevin Simons go to school?
Kevin Simons studied at Y Combinator (W21 batch); Tufts University (MS, Computer Science); Colby College (BA, Computer Science).

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia8,773

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Y Combinator mafia4,716

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Tufts University mafia40

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Andrew FeinbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Brightcove +1Guy FriedmanBAFounded Technical.ly +1Max SafaiMSFounded M8 Systems +1Mark PiperBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Lish +1Matthew CowanFounded BreezeworksMichael NerilB.A.Founded Spider Capital

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ClickUp mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Rok GregoričStaff EngineerFounded DubjoyIvan KanevskiDirector of ProductFounded SlapdashSigurd SeteklevProduct managementFounded KitemakerMatt SunHead of Platform EngineeringFounded Champ

Colby College mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ned ScheetzBAFounded OrthalignCadran CowansageComputer ScienceFounded ElphaHenson OrserBachelor's degreeFounded Two Dots

Same school

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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Also attended Tufts University201

Roger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalMatt GersonInvestor at RevolutionAlex MorganInvestor at Khosla VenturesNiko CiminelliInvestor at Khosla VenturesHal PazInvestor at Khosla VenturesClay BergerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

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Also attended Colby College49

Katie RiesterPartner, Head of Investor Relations at Felicis VenturesJoel CutlerGeneral Catalyst co-founder, category-creating consumer and travel investor, KAYAK co-creator, operator and civic trusteeGraham BrownManaging Partner at Lerer HippeauGretchen McCareyChief Financial Officer at Castle Island VenturesRen ZanzeAnalyst at PeakSpan Capital PartnersEllie McGuireManaging Partner at Polaris Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Scrimba2

Sindre AarsaetherFounder at ScrimbaFrode JensenFounder at Scrimba

Also worked at ClickUp11

Michael RobinsonInvestor at Craft VenturesDan MoorInvestor at Craft VenturesAlex ClaytonPartner at Meritech Capital PartnersVardhan DharnidharkaInvestor at Stellaris Venture Advisors 2 LlpAaron CortOperating Partner, Marketing & Growth at Craft VenturesRok GregoričFounder/CTO at Dubjoy

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Also worked at Kitemaker1

Sigurd SeteklevFounder at Kitemaker

Also worked at Schibsted16

Dr. JooBee YeowDirector of People & Organisation at Notion CapitalFredrik CasselGeneral Partner at CreandumSara ResvikPartner at Endeit CapitalMagne UppmanFounding Partner at SNÖ VenturesCarolin JanmarkCo-Founder and COO at NicoyaKristian JacobssonFounding Partner at Zentro Founders

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