Kathryn Minshew

Entrepreneur, Author, Writer, Public Speaker

American New Jersey, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Author, Writer, Public Speaker
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/10/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceNew Jersey, USA

Latest News about Kathryn Minshew

2025

Kathryn Minshew was inducted into the Global Business Hall of Fame as a 2025 Laureate, recognizing her contributions to redefining how people find purpose and build their careers through The Muse platform.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameKathryn Minshew
Famous AsThe CEO and Co-Founder of The Muse

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm (5' 6")
Weight55 kg (120 lbs)
Eye ColorMoss Green
Hair ColorLight Ash Blonde

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signScorpio
SchoolThomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
College/UniversityDuke University
ReligionNot Known
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Traveling
  • Reading
  • Cooking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date11/07/2016

Family

Husband/SpouseJeremy Johnson (Co-Founder and CEO of Andela)
Parents
FatherStephen V Minshew
MotherTerri Dantonio Minshew
SiblingsWilliam Minshew

Career

Awards, Honors, Achievements
  • 2016: Marie Claire’s The New Guard: America’s 50 Most Influential Women
  • 2016: SmartCEO Future 50, Vistage Leadership Legacy Award
  • 2016: Deloitte Technology Fast 500
  • 2016: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist
  • 2014: New York Business Journal, Women of Influence
  • 2013: Business Insider's 30 Most Important Women Under 30 in Tech
  • 2012: L'Oreal Women in Digital Winner
  • 2012: Business Insider Silicon Alley 100
  • 2012: Mashable 41 Female Founders to Watch
  • 2019: One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award
  • 2018: Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World (The Muse)
  • 2025: Global Business Hall of Fame Laureate

Favourites

Favorite FoodTurkey
Favorite SingerTaylor Swift
Favorite Countries
  • Oman
  • China
  • France
Favorite WriterTom Stoppard
Favorite Book(s)
  • The Invention of Love by Tom Stoppard
  • A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer
  • The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

Social Media

Twitterhttps://twitter.com/kminshew

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kathryn Minshew's smoking habits are unknown.
2. Kathryn Minshew does consume alcohol.
3. She previously worked as a management consultant at McKinsey.
4. She was involved in vaccine introduction projects in Rwanda and Malawi with the Clinton Health Access Initiative until 2010.
5. Minshew co-founded Pretty Young Professionals, a networking site for young professional women.
6. She, along with Alexandra Cavoulacos and Melissa McCreery, launched "The Muse" in 2011, aiding over 5 million professionals worldwide and supporting 700+ companies in hiring and branding.
7. Starting with under $3,000 and a small team, "The Muse" now serves over one million monthly users.
8. Overcoming obstacles in a male-dominated arena, she grew her business into a professional-development empire that secured $28 million in funding and attracts over 50 million users annually.
9. Minshew is an avid traveler, having visited 60 countries and expressed her love for adventure in interviews.
10. She authored the best-selling book "The New Rules of Work," released in April 2017 by Crown Business / Penguin Random House.
11. She has given talks at MIT and Harvard, appeared on shows like The "TODAY" Show and CNN, and contributes to prominent publications.
12. Her achievements have been recognized in media outlets such as Wired, Forbes, and Inc.
13. Minshew has been honored in Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Media and Inc.'s 15 Women to Watch in Tech in 2011 and 2012.
14. She served as CEO of The Muse from 2011 to 2023.
15. In 2022, she led The Muse's acquisition of Fairygodboss.com, the largest online career community for women.
16. She is an active angel investor, with 88% of investments in female-founded companies, and serves as an Operating Partner with XFactor Ventures.
17. She is also a Broadway co-producer.
18. She, along with Alexandra Cavoulacos and Melissa McCreery, launched The Muse in 2011, aiding over 75 million professionals worldwide and supporting 700+ companies in hiring and branding.
19. She is an active angel investor, with majority of investments in female-founded companies, and serves as an Operating Partner with XFactor Ventures.
20. She is a co-producer of Broadway musicals including SUFFS, Water for Elephants, and Cabaret.
21. She pioneered the concept of values-based job search through The Muse platform.
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