Summary
Brianne Kimmel is the Founder and Managing Partner of Worklife Ventures, where she leads investments in future-of-work startups. She has built a portfolio of over 50 companies, including several unicorns, with notable investments in companies like Supabase, Webflow, Hopin, and Deel.
Early Lessons
Defining Moments
Dream Collaboration
Passion Pursuit
Career Journey
Prior to founding Worklife Ventures in 2019, Kimmel led Go-to-Market Strategy for Self-Serve Revenue at Zendesk, where she built the Zendesk for Startups program. She previously served as Head of Social Media at Expedia, Inc., managing social media functions across multiple sites. She was also an instructor at General Assembly, teaching over 5,000 students, and participated in Y Combinator's W16 batch.
Educational Background
Kimmel holds a degree in Journalism from Kent State University, which has informed her strategic approach to communication and market analysis in the technology sector.
Industry impact & Expertise
She is recognized as a leading expert in venture capital, angel investing, and the future of work, particularly in remote work and creator technology. Her insights are frequently featured in major publications including Wall Street Journal, NYT, and Washington Post. She is acknowledged as a top angel investor by Business Insider and is a sought-after keynote speaker in the technology and venture capital space.
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