Kate Ryder
Kate Ryder | |
|---|---|
| Born | Minnesota[1] |
| Other names | Katherine Ryder |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan (Bachelor's) London School of Economics (Master's)[2] |
| Occupations | Founder and CEO of Maven Clinic[3] |
Kate Ryder is an American entrepreneur, journalist, and digital health executive. She is the founder and CEO of Maven Clinic, a digital health company that provides virtual care services related to fertility, maternity, and pediatrics.[4] As an early-stage investor at venture capital firm Index Ventures, Ryder founded Maven in 2014.[5]
Prior to founding Maven, she worked in venture capital and as a journalist, writing for The Economist from Southeast Asia, New York, and London, and for The New Yorker. In 2009, she worked with former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, assisting him in the process of writing his memoirs about the financial crisis.[6]
Maven is now valued at $1.7 billion.[7] Maven is now established in more than 175 countries, serving 2,000 employers.[8]
Early life and education
Ryder was raised in Minnesota.[1] She attended the University of Michigan, where she was a student in the Honors College. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double-majoring in English and political science.[9]
Following her undergraduate studies, Ryder moved to Spain, where she worked as an English teacher in the public school system.[10][11] She later relocated to the United Kingdom to attend the London School of Economics (LSE). In 2008, she earned a Master of Science degree in anthropology.[12]
Career
Ryder began her career as a business journalist, writing for The Economist, The New Yorker and The Wall Street Journal in Southeast Asia, New York and London.[1][13]
In 2009, she collaborated with former U.S. Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson on his memoir, ''On the Brink''.[14] In 2012, Ryder left journalism and joined Index Ventures,[15][16] working for the company in Europe and the United States and focusing on early-stage investments.[17]
In 2014, she founded Maven Clinic, a digital health company that focuses on the health of families and women.[18][15][19][20]
Ryder has received recognition for her work in healthcare and entrepreneurship from publications including ''Fortune", "Fast Company", and "TIME". [3][13]
Personal life
As of 2021, Ryder and her family live in Brooklyn, New York.[21]
See also
References
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- ^ "Fierce Healthcare's 2021 Women of Influence Awards". Fierce Healthcare. November 8, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Fortune 40 under 40: Healthcare". Fortune. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Kate Ryder". Tech:NYC. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "About us | Maven Clinic - The next generation of care for women and families". www.mavenclinic.com. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Kate Ryder". Tech:NYC. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ Hinchliffe, Emma; Ajemian, Nina. "Maven is now valued at $1.7 billion". Fortune. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ staff, CNBC com (2024-02-28). "Kate Ryder". CNBC. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Kate Ryder | Milken Institute". milkeninstitute.org. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Kate Ryder | Maven Clinic | WORTHY 100". Worth. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Maven Blog author: Kate Ryder | Maven Clinic". www.mavenclinic.com. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Kate Ryder - 2026 Portfolio - Tracxn". tracxn.com. 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ a b "Crain's New York Business 2020 Notable". Crain's New York Business. 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Maven CEO Katherine Ryder Is Revolutionizing Medical Care for Woman". MMLafleur. October 21, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Equity Talk: Black and Hispanic mothers face dangerous hurdles during pregnancy — the CEO of a $1 billion startup is on a mission to change that". Business Insider. October 6, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "The woman who founded Maven explains how her first career taught her 2 key skills that helped her raise $42 million at the digital-health startup". Business Insider. October 21, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Alumni Profile: Katherine Ryder, CEO & Founder at Maven (LSA Honors College 04′)". University of Michigan. October 6, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "How Maven's Kate Ryder turned her women's and family health startup into a unicorn (Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg)". Bloomberg. October 15, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Maven scores $45M series C with 23andMe's Wojcicki, A-list actors as investors". Fierce Healthcare. February 20, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Maven Clinic becomes the first U.S. 'unicorn' dedicated to women's and family health". Fortune. August 17, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Katherine Ryder (Founder and CEO of Maven) on Telehealth Networks and How Maven is Resolving Gaps in Women's Healthcare". Business Today. January 19, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2022.