Jo Zhu Kennedy.
Anthropic · senior leader.
I can offer AI ecosystem access, VC fundraising expertise, and platform scaling playbooks. Right now I'm looking for ambitious founders building on Claude.
At the epicenter of the AI revolution at Anthropic, Jo bridges the gap between frontier AI capabilities and startup go-to-market, making her uniquely positioned to help founders leverage Claude for competitive advantage.
- Access to the Anthropic startup ecosystem and Claude resources
- VC fundraising strategy from a16z investment experience
- API platform and developer product scaling playbooks
- 0-to-1 product launch and marketplace growth tactics
- How to build and pitch to world-class VCs
- Cross-functional team leadership at hypergrowth companies
- Founders building on AI/Claude who need go-to-market guidance
- Teams with strong technical foundations looking to scale commercially
- Entrepreneurs tackling LATAM or emerging market opportunities
Jo Zhu Kennedy
Startups @ Anthropic
From DoorDash Drive API to Quill (YC W20) to Anthropic's startup program, Jo's career is a consistent thread of building platforms and ecosystems that enable others to succeed at scale.
Multiple colleagues describe Jo as someone who puts 150% into everything and views every curveball as a 'fun and interesting challenge.' Her bias for action is infectious and motivates entire teams.
At DoorDash she managed multiple concurrent product launches across verticals. Colleagues note her 'well-structured spreadsheets, strong execution, and deep user empathy' as distinctive working methods.
Jo holds both an MBA and an MEd from Stanford, reflecting a rare combination of business acumen and educational depth. She actively moves between investing, building, and operating to broaden her perspective.
Recommendations consistently highlight that 'no matter how full her calendar is, she always makes time to help teammates.' Jo builds trust by listening carefully then directing with a strong, data-backed point of view.
From education (MEd) to API platforms (DoorDash, Quill) to AI startups (Anthropic), Jo consistently works to make powerful technology accessible to more people and businesses.
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