Kevin Wu

Kevin Wu is the Founder and CEO of Pathrise, a company dedicated to helping job seekers, particularly in the tech industry, secure their desired positions through mentorship and job placement services. He launched Pathrise in May 2017, driven by a mission to improve the effectiveness of career services for professionals navigating the job market.12

Background and Experience

Before founding Pathrise, Wu had a diverse career in technology and entrepreneurship. He previously led a game studio called Unboard, where he grew the team to 30 and successfully launched mobile adaptations of popular board games. His earlier roles include product management at Yelp and engineering at Salesforce, where he developed enterprise applications.134 Wu also has experience in educational technology, having designed a platform for online data science courses while at Leada, a Y Combinator startup.12

Education and Recognition

Wu holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was recognized with several awards, including the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018 for his contributions to career development and technology.12 His work at Pathrise and previous ventures reflects his commitment to helping individuals build meaningful careers through innovative solutions and mentorship.34