105. Kimberly Ang, Co-Founder and CEO of KAYA

Today I’m joined by Kimberly Ang, co-founder and CEO of KAYA — an
app for rock climbers. 


 


In this episode, Kim shares the company’s vision for building the
Strava of rock climbing, including a premium subscription,
increasing access to climbing, democratizing mentorship, and
helping grow participation in the sport. 


 


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Kimberly is Co-Founder & CEO of KAYA, the climber’s app. An
avid climber for 10+ years, she’s passionate about shaping KAYA
to drive the growth of climbing and help every climber stay
inspired, connected, and progressing. Founded in 2019 with a team
of climber technologists, KAYA has quickly grown to become the
largest network of climbers, gyms, and climbing areas in North
America. Brands such as The North Face, Adidas, and USA Climbing
partner with KAYA to run novel digital competitions and
experiences. Kimberly has championed KAYA’s values-led
initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, and
sustainability.  


 


Before co-founding KAYA, she was at IDEO, the global design and
innovation firm. There she helped Fortune 500 companies stand up
new brands and products in clean energy, health and wellness, and
consumer technology sectors. Kimberly received her Masters in
Social Sciences from the University of Chicago where she studied
policy and sociology. She spent the first chapter of her career
nerding out in public policy before opting for a more creative
and entrepreneurial path. She now lives in Lake Tahoe, CA where
she can stay close to her Bay Area roots while enjoying life in
the mountains every day.