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Jaclyn Ling
Visiting SVP at Pioneer Fund
Canada
Overview
Jaclyn Ling is a co-founder at Hatchways, a startup accelerator program, with a background in product development and entrepreneurship. With experience at Kik Interactive and as a co-founder of BlynkStyle, she brings a strong track record of success in building and scaling innovative businesses. Ling's expertise lies in strategic thinking, market research, and leadership, making her a valuable asset in the startup ecosystem.
Work Experience
Co-founder
2018 - Current
Hatchways is a Y-Combinator-backed startup. We’re modernizing the interview process by vetting developers in a real-world environment that captures both hard and soft skills.
Visiting SVP
2021
We are a fund of Y Combinator alumni working together to invest in top Y Combinator startups.
Product, Bots Platform
2016 - 2017
Launched some of the first chat bots in the industry alongside H&M, Sephora, Victoria's Secret, and Shopify.
Co-founder (Acquired by Kik)
2013 - 2015
Curated outfit recommendations through a combination of algorithms and human input.