Theresa Klaassen
FounderFounder at Worksphere
Seattle, Washington, United States
FoundedWorksphere · YC
About
Theresa Klaassen has over a decade of experience in tech leadership roles, having managed Customer Success and Sales teams at multiple startups, including overseeing new market expansion at a Series B company. She previously co-founded Lish with her Worksphere co-founders.
Founder at WorksphereYC W21
Intro paths
YC
Theresa went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Worksphere's investors · 1
Co-founders at Worksphere
AF
Aakhil FardeenFounder
MP
Mark PiperFounder
Experience
- EnvoyDirector of Customer Experiencecurrent2022 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Fathom (YC W21)Advisorcurrent2022 — present
- WorksphereCo-founder2020 — 2022Seattle, Washington, United States
- LishDirector of Operations and Customer Success2019 — 2020Greater Seattle Area
- LishManager - Catering Operations and Customer Success2019Greater Seattle Area
- LishCustomer Success Manager2018 — 2019Greater Seattle Area
- ChewseGrowth Specialist, Market Expansion Team2018Los Angeles, CA
- ChewseLead Customer Success Manager, Market Expansion Team2017 — 2018Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- ChewseCustomer Success Manager2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Self EmployedStrategic Planning Specialist2011 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle Area
- Camp Leo for Children with DiabetesExecutive Director2013 — 2015Seattle, WA
- Middle Fork RoastersCo-founder, Operations Manager2010 — 2013Seattle, WA
- Spring Hill Restaurant & BarAssistant Dining Room Manager2008 — 2010Seattle, WA
Skills & more
Customer RetentionProfit & Loss ManagementAccount ManagementWarehouse OperationsOperations ManagementNonprofit ManagementP&L ManagementHuman Resources (HR)Community EngagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Customer Service ManagementNew Business Development
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Product DesignProduct LaunchSales ManagementGrowth StrategiesCustomer SuccessCustomer SupportEvent PlanningCustomer ServiceTeam ManagementPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipLanguages English · French
- DELF - diplôme d'études en langue française - B1 — France Éducation international
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Theresa Klaassen?
- Theresa Klaassen has over a decade of experience in tech leadership roles, having managed Customer Success and Sales teams at multiple startups, including overseeing new market expansion at a Series B company. She previously co-founded Lish with her Worksphere co-founders.
- Where does Theresa Klaassen work?
- Theresa Klaassen is Founder of Worksphere.
- What companies did Theresa Klaassen found?
- Theresa Klaassen founded Worksphere.
- Where did Theresa Klaassen go to school?
- Theresa Klaassen studied at Y Combinator (W21); University of Washington (Bachelors of Arts, International Studies); The Culinary Institute of America (Culinary Arts).
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