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Richard Rushfield

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Founder at The Ankler

Los Angeles County, California, United States

FoundedThe Ankler · YC

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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.

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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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The Ankler's investors · 2

Imagination CapitalNew York · $100K – $150K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at The Ankler

JMJanice Min
Janice MinFounder

Experience

  1. The AnklerEditor In Chiefcurrent2017 — presenttheankler.com
  2. Hyperion Books, St. Martins Press, Gotham BooksAuthorcurrent2001 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
  3. Vanity FairContributing Editorcurrent1996 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
  4. Writer/ReporterVariouscurrent1995 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
  5. HitFixEditor in Chief2014 — 2016Los Angeles, California
  6. Yahoo!Features Editor, Entertainment2013 — 2014Santa Monica, CA
  7. BuzzFeedLA Bureau Chief2012 — 2013Greater Los Angeles Area
  8. Gawker MediaWest Coast Editor/Gawker.com2009 — 2010Greater Los Angeles Area
  9. Los Angeles TimesEntertainment Editor, online2005 — 2009Greater Los Angeles Area
  10. LA InnuendoEditor and Publisher2003 — 2005Greater Los Angeles Area
  11. Blind DateProducer2001 — 2002Greater Los Angeles Area
  12. VariousPolitical field organizer1988 — 1994

Skills & more

Editorial74Blogging36Copy Editing29Editing20Journalism18Pop Culture5Content Strategy55New Media12Storytelling41Publishing6Magazines13Newspaper1
+3 moreDigital MediaAp StyleFact-checking

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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?
Richard Rushfield is Founder of The Ankler.
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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