About Jessica Livingston

Born in the US, Jessica Livingston is not only the founding partner of Y Combinator, but she also helped organize Startup School.

Jessica was the Vice President of Marketing for Adams Harkness Financial Group before organizing Startup School. She initiated YC in the first months of 2005.

In December 2015, Jessica Livingston also associated with the AI firm company called Open AI, which is dedicated to creating a safe AI. Currently, she is enjoying farm life with her family, residing outside London. Read along to know more about her!

Jessica Livingston's Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Jessica Livingston's net worth?

YC Organization has a net worth of over $100 billion today, while Jessica Livingston has a detailed total net worth of approximately $500,000.

How much does Jessica Livingston earn per year?

Jessica Livingston earns an estimated sum of $400,000 annually.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Jessica Livingston?

Jessica appears to possess a decent height. However, accurate information regarding her height is not available.

How old is Jessica Livingston?

Jessica Livingston is 51 years old as of 2022. She was born on February 5, 1972, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Childhood And Education

Jessica was raised by her father as her mother abandoned her at a very young age. Detailed information about her family is unavailable.

Jessica holds a Bachelor's in English from Bucknell University. She also graduated from Philips Academy in Andover in 1989.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Jessica Livingston's partner?

Jessica Livingston got married in 2008 to her husband, Paul Graham, who's also the co-founder of Y Combinator. By profession, her husband is a Computer Programmer. Livingston, who's from Minneapolis, has a family of four, including her two sons.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Jessica's first job as a Customer Service Representative for Fidelity Investments. Other than organizing Startup School and serving as the VP of Adams Harkness Financial Group, Livingston authored 'Founders At Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days.' The book is a collection of interviews with renowned startup founders like Max Levchin and Ray Ozzie.

Charity Work

Jessica Livingston also launched the YC Female Founder Stories, a website dedicated to interviewing YC alumni about their experiences in a male-dominated firm.

What awards has Jessica Livingston won?

According to Silicon Valley Business Journal, Jessica Livingston earned a spot in the Women of Influence 2014, among 100 others.

Jessica Livingston's Hobbies And Interests

Livingston likes to spend time with her family when she is not working.

Other Interesting Jessica Livingston Facts And Trivia

• Jessica has seen more than 1000 companies go through Y Combinator and shares her knowledge of the ways of being a successful creator.
• YC by Livingston has funded over 940 startups, including Dropbox, Airbnb, Instacart, Reddit, and Stripe.
• In an interview, when asked about her five-year future plans, she boldly replied that no one 'plans that far ahead.'

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