Where does Lauren Kay work?

Lauren Kay is Founder of Dating Ring.

Where did Lauren Kay go to school?

Lauren Kay studied at Brown University (B.A., American Civilization); Y Combinator; Newark Academy.

Lauren Kay

Founder

Founder at Dating Ring

Brooklyn, New York, United States

FoundedDating Ring · YC

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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 at Dating Ring YC W14

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Structure CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $200K checks Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2014

Co-founders at Dating Ring

Kate BambinoFounder

Emma TesslerFounder

Experience

Lauren Kay WritesFoundercurrent2023 — present
HarperCollins PublishersAuthorcurrent2021 — present
Trusted HealthSenior Manager Business Operations2021 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
TutorlyConsultant / Acting CEO2020 — 2021
WyzantSAT / ACT / GMAT / GRE / LSAT / Academic Tutor and Consultant2007 — 2020New York, NY
Dating RingFounder / CEO2013 — 2015New York, New York, United States
Smartsitting, LLCFounder and Executive Director2009 — 2013New York, New York, United States

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Social Media25Editing4Teaching3Research3Non-profitsFundraising6Blogging28Theatre3Entrepreneurship23Event Planning3Youth Culture1Childcare4

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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 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.