Mikaela Lipsky

San Francisco, California, United States

Bio

Professional summary

Mikaela Lipsky joined True Ventures as an associate in 2023 after working as a product manager with portfolio company Hatch through the True Ventures Fellowship. Her earlier experience includes public health research at the University of Washington and business operations work at Sweetgreen. True has also published her commentary on AI design and startup leadership topics.

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

True VenturesAssociate2023 – Present
HatchProduct Manager
University of Washington Department of Public HealthResearch Assistant
SweetgreenBusiness Operations Intern

Education

Claremont McKenna CollegeBachelor's degree in Science Management

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