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Former Facebook engineers lead Seattle-based investment firm backing data-focused startups

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Founded in 2008, Vancouver, B.C.-based based Hootsuite lets users manage social media posts across multiple platforms. Kipe also held operation leadership roles at Global Industrial Company, Scholastic, MSC Industrial Supply Co., She also held marketing leadership roles at Meta, PayPal, eBay and Visa. and others.

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Exclusive interview: Spencer Rascoff talks SPAC mania, home buying and why he’s created a stealthy social media startup with his daughter

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