About
Kathryn Minshew is an entrepreneur, author, investor, public speaker, and Broadway co-producer who has spent more than a decade shaping the Future of Work. She is best known as the founder and former CEO of The Muse, a values-driven career platform that transformed how millions of people navigate their professional journeys.
Over twelve years, Kathryn led The Muse from concept to a platform serving over 70 million annual users, pioneering the idea of values-based job search and helping top employers attract talent aligned with their mission and culture. Under her leadership, The Muse was named one of Fast Company’s “50 Most Innovative Companies in the World.”
Kathryn is also the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The New Rules of Work, and has been recognized by Forbes, Inc., Marie Claire, Business Insider, and Fortune as one of the most influential founders and thought leaders in business and technology. She has been honored as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, a One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year, and one of Inc.’s Female Founders 100.
Today, Kathryn works with founders and executive teams to help them scale, evolve, and prepare for transformative exits. With deep expertise in brand storytelling, organizational culture, and strategic growth, she brings a unique combination of leadership experience, empathy, and executional clarity to every engagement.
“I’m passionate about helping founders and leaders build companies that are not only valuable, but deeply human. Scaling with integrity, leading through transition, and exiting with purpose are some of the most meaningful parts of the entrepreneurial journey.”
Schedule a call with an Exitwise advisor to learn more about engaging Kathryn to Maximize Your Exit™.
Previous Exits
The Muse to MBM Capital
Valuation: 8-Figures
MBM Capital acquired The Muse, the pioneering career platform founded by Kathryn Minshew in 2011. Under Minshew’s leadership, The Muse grew to serve more than 70 million annual users and became a leader in values-based job search and employer branding. The acquisition marked a new chapter for the company’s mission to create a more human Future of Work while allowing Kathryn to expand her role as an advisor, investor, and advocate for entrepreneurs and modern workplace innovation.
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