# Kathryn Minshew

> Founder & Former CEO, The Muse

Founder & longtime CEO of The Muse, raising over $50M in venture capital and growing the platform to 70M annual users. 

Led the company as CEO for 12 years before selling to private equity. Orchestrated three acquisitions and integrations. 

Author of "The New Rules of Work," a Wall Street Journal National Bestseller. Frequent speaker on CNBC and the Today Show. 

Active advisor and angel investor with 88% investments in female-founded companies. 

Operating Partner at XFactor Ventures, member of Trilantic's Founders Council & LP at Human Ventures. 

Co-Producer & Investor in four Broadway musicals and two plays.

LinkedIn Top Voice (285k+ followers)

Notables:
- Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies
- One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year
- Marie Claire America’s 50 Most Influential Women

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to raise capital for your startup
✔️ Hiring and motivating your team
✔️ Branding and PR
✔️ Content-led acquisition strategies
✔️Staying motivated & managing founder psychology 
✔️ Tips on scaling a tech company
✔️ Strategies for effective leadership
✔️ Guidance on acquisitions and integrations
✔️ The HR / Future of Work industry 
✔️ How to craft a meaningful career
✔️ Advice on writing (and marketing!) a bestselling book
✔️ Insights on investing in female founders

I am passionate about sharing my learnings with others on similar journeys. Excited to connect!

**Rating:** 5/5 (10 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $245.00

## Subscription Plans

- Scaling Your Startup — 1:1 Mentor (Full Access)  ($2000.00/month)
- Building a Brand & an Audience - 1:1 Mentoring (Full Access) ($1650.00/month)
- Scaling Your Startup — 1:1 Mentor (Light Access)   ($950.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- How should I approach finding and recruiting my first employees?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/KathrynMinshew)
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