Yong Kim
@yongkookkimCo-Founder/CEO of @Wonolo. Passionate about empowering minorities. Immigrated to US alone at 15. Workaholic. Outnumbered by 3 daughters.
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Complexity is always a killer of productivity. Every time we’ve *reduced* pricing and packaging options, we’ve grown faster; *standardized* on an internal process, we’ve moved faster; *simplified* our architecture, we’ve built faster.
In 2007, $CRM launched dev platform Force.com, giving rise to dozens of VC-scale software companies, behemoths like @veevasystems & @OwnBackup So which platform will bear the next blessing of unicorns? My partners @RexhiDollaku & @Ajani_Barake took a deep dive 👇🏿
When we launched the Advancement Initiative, fellow GPs asked me how to include HBCUs in their own funds, frustrated by concerted effort yielding little success. There are a few drivers here and our work with @StudentFreedom highlighted 3 issues GPs should know👇🏿
I wrote myself a letter on this date one year ago. :’)
10 In the worst moments of running a company, when the stress is oppressive, I think on my hardest races, dozens of marathons in blistering heat, snowy mountains, or worse, and I think: If I could do those, then I can do this. And I am right. Running has given me everything. 🌠
My heart is with the HBCU community as they deal with these disgusting threats, horrifying reminders of the challenges Black kids face in getting an education. cnn.com/2022/02/03/us/…
62 years ago four @ncatsuaggies students sat down at the whites-only lunch counter at Woolworth’s and changed the course of history. We are all forever in their debt. Happy #BlackHistoryMonth
The United States Mint says it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of writer Maya Angelou. They're the first in a series of quarters honoring American women. Angelou, author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," died in 2014 at age 86. apne.ws/FctPgza
Today's #JOLTS report shows workers continue quitting jobs at record rates. As @emrosenberg points out, workers have sought different types of work. At @Wonolo, we've seen new records of jobseekers using the Wonolo app to look for and pick up jobs: linkedin.com/pulse/record-q…
#USJOSquash GU11 Semifinal Result: [2] Lara Kim 🇺🇸 3-1 [6] Zara Zaidi 🇺🇸 8-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-4
![USJOSquash's tweet image. #USJOSquash GU11 Semifinal Result:
[2] Lara Kim 🇺🇸 3-1 [6] Zara Zaidi 🇺🇸 8-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-4](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHF_B0cXIAE38Wq.jpg)
![USJOSquash's tweet image. #USJOSquash GU11 Semifinal Result:
[2] Lara Kim 🇺🇸 3-1 [6] Zara Zaidi 🇺🇸 8-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-4](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHF_B06XMAQ4mUG.jpg)
From studying the dictionary to learn English in college, to going door-to-door at the mall to pitch his startup, @yongkookkim’s story is one of steadfast work ethic. @Wonolo became the realization of that ethos for in-demand workers everywhere. sequoiacap.com/article/yong-k…
We are honored to be included in @LeedsIlluminate's inaugural Impact Report. The report highlights our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more here: ow.ly/ocgR50Hblue
Honored to be among such esteemed company!
Business Insider asked more than 💯 VCs who are the investors on their radar: Meet the class of 2022 @paigefinnn @itsmeeraclark @asadkkhaliq @Chengdavid923 @zachcoelius @varunabgupta @iynna_halilou @jamisonh @eva_ho @packyM @jkk and many others! 🤩
One of our investors, @sequoia, featured this amazing piece on Wonolo CEO @yongkookkim's story on their new website. Read more about his inspiration for founding Wonolo: ow.ly/5gYx50H88hk
The new @sequoia website tells the stories of some of the amazing founders we work with via longform journalistic pieces. Inspired by @thehelenmayer @WithOtter @yongkookkim @Wonolo @_KateRyder @mavenclinic @Pendulum_Co @plibin @mmhmmapp @t_xu @DoorDash sequoiacap.com
This anecdote about @yongkookkim @Wonolo tells you all you need to know about his character: deeply committed to the Wonoloer community, high integrity, unbelievable work ethic. sequoiacap.com/article/yong-k…
How the founder of the app Wonolo is using his own experiences to connect businesses with workers looking for a gig: trib.al/Cup2wGR
Base10's @jamisonh will be participating in Advancement Initiative partner @UNCF's upcoming Lighted Pathways panel to discuss current trends disrupting and democratizing asset management. Hear from Jamison and the panel on Nov. 6th #UNCFLightedPathways #diversitymatters
Don't miss out on the opportunities that matter most. Download the Wonolo app today! #Wonolo
A red flag of arrogance is seeing flaws in everyone's ideas but your own. You strive to prove your intelligence by attacking others. A green light of humility is applying critical thinking to your own ideas. You aim to improve your intelligence by learning from others.
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