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Kusiima Boswell

Founder

Co-Founder at Terrakotta

Seattle, Washington, United States

FoundedTerrakotta Β· YC

About

Kusiima Boswell studied business and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania and completed a machine learning project on stock price prediction. He worked at McKinsey & Company developing data solutions for large technology clients, advising on go-to-market strategy, and conducting private equity due diligence before co-founding Terrakotta as COO.

Co-Founder at TerrakottaYC W24

Intro paths

YC

Kusiima went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future β€” the partner who ran Terrakotta's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, Kusiima can intro founders to Terrakotta's investors below.

Terrakotta's investors Β· 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco Β· $500K checks Β· since 2024

Co-founders at Terrakotta

VWVincent Wilson
Vincent WilsonFounder
GWGabriel Wilson
Gabriel WilsonFounder

Experience

  1. Terrakotta (YC W24)Co-Foundercurrent2024 β€” presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. McKinsey & CompanySenior Business Analyst2023 β€” 2024Seattle, Washington, United States
  3. McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2021 β€” 2023Seattle, Washington, United States
  4. McKinsey & CompanySummer Business Analyst2020Seattle, Washington, United States
  5. Spark FoundryIntern2019Seattle, WA
  6. ZumiezAssistant Manager2018Greater Seattle Area
  7. Perfection LearningIntern2015Greater Seattle Area

Skills & more

Public Speaking1Leadership5SQLMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordRetail5Trend Analysis4Sales ManagementSoftware engineering1
+9 moreSoftware Quality AssuranceFront-End DevelopmentData AnalyticsAlteryxMulti-Channel MarketingMedia StrategyProject ManagementAudio EngineeringSoftware Development

Languages English Β· Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kusiima Boswell?
Kusiima Boswell studied business and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania and completed a machine learning project on stock price prediction. He worked at McKinsey & Company developing data solutions for large technology clients, advising on go-to-market strategy, and conducting private equity due diligence before co-founding Terrakotta as COO.
Where does Kusiima Boswell work?
Kusiima Boswell is Co-Founder of Terrakotta.
What companies did Kusiima Boswell found?
Kusiima Boswell founded Terrakotta.
Where did Kusiima Boswell go to school?
Kusiima Boswell studied at University of Pennsylvania (BS Economics, Wharton School); Y Combinator; Lakeside School.

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