Lauren Kay
FounderFounder/CEO at Dating Ring
Brooklyn, New York, United States
FoundedDating Ring Β· YC
About
Lauren Kay founded Dating Ring, a Y Combinator-backed company, and previously launched SmartSitting. She has experience in operations and product strategy, including a consulting role with the online tutoring startup Tutorly, and works as a writer represented by WME.
Founder/CEO at Dating RingYC W14
Intro paths
YC
Lauren went through Y Combinator (Winter 2014) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Lauren can intro founders to Dating Ring's investors below.
Dating Ring's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Dating Ring
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Kate BambinoFounder/CTO
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Emma TesslerFounder/COO
Experience
- Lauren Kay WritesFoundercurrent2023 β present
- HarperCollins PublishersAuthorcurrent2021 β present
- Trusted HealthSenior Manager Business Operations2021 β 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- TutorlyConsultant / Acting CEO2020 β 2021
- WyzantSAT / ACT / GMAT / GRE / LSAT / Academic Tutor and Consultant2007 β 2020New York, NY
- Dating RingFounder / CEO2013 β 2015New York, New York, United States
- Smartsitting, LLCFounder and Executive Director2009 β 2013New York, New York, United States
Skills & more
Social Media25Editing4Teaching3Research3Non-profitsFundraising6Blogging28Theatre3Entrepreneurship23Event Planning3Youth Culture1Childcare4
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Academic TutoringNonprofitsTutoringAcademic AchievementCommunity OutreachPublic SpeakingLeadershipPhotoshopPowerPointMicrosoft WordFacebookFrom Lauren's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lauren Kay?
- Lauren Kay founded Dating Ring, a Y Combinator-backed company, and previously launched SmartSitting. She has experience in operations and product strategy, including a consulting role with the online tutoring startup Tutorly, and works as a writer represented by WME.
- Where does Lauren Kay work?
- Lauren Kay is Founder/CEO of Dating Ring.
- What companies did Lauren Kay found?
- Lauren Kay founded Dating Ring.
- Where did Lauren Kay go to school?
- Lauren Kay studied at Brown University (B.A., American Civilization); Y Combinator; Newark Academy.
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