Richard Rushfield
FounderFounder at The Ankler
Los Angeles County, California, United States
FoundedThe Ankler · YC
About
Richard Rushfield is a journalist, author, and editor who founded The Ankler newsletter.
Founder at The AnklerYC W22
Intro paths
YC
Richard went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — 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 — the partner who ran The Ankler's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Richard can intro founders to The Ankler's investors below.
The Ankler's investors · 2
Co-founders at The Ankler
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Janice MinFounder
Experience
- The AnklerEditor In Chiefcurrent2017 — presenttheankler.com
- Hyperion Books, St. Martins Press, Gotham BooksAuthorcurrent2001 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- Vanity FairContributing Editorcurrent1996 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- Writer/ReporterVariouscurrent1995 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- HitFixEditor in Chief2014 — 2016Los Angeles, California
- Yahoo!Features Editor, Entertainment2013 — 2014Santa Monica, CA
- BuzzFeedLA Bureau Chief2012 — 2013Greater Los Angeles Area
- Gawker MediaWest Coast Editor/Gawker.com2009 — 2010Greater Los Angeles Area
- Los Angeles TimesEntertainment Editor, online2005 — 2009Greater Los Angeles Area
- LA InnuendoEditor and Publisher2003 — 2005Greater Los Angeles Area
- Blind DateProducer2001 — 2002Greater Los Angeles Area
- VariousPolitical field organizer1988 — 1994
Skills & more
Editorial74Blogging36Copy Editing29Editing20Journalism18Pop Culture5Content Strategy55New Media12Storytelling41Publishing6Magazines13Newspaper1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Richard Rushfield?
- Richard Rushfield is a journalist, author, and editor who founded The Ankler newsletter.
- Where does Richard Rushfield work?
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- What companies did Richard Rushfield found?
- Richard Rushfield founded The Ankler.
- Where did Richard Rushfield go to school?
- Richard Rushfield studied at Hampshire College (BA, Art History).
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Same school
Also attended Hampshire College8
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vanity Fair2
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