Ex-VC Katie Joins Modal's Fast-Growing NYC Office, Citing Talent Density and Brand Culture
charles_irl · x · 2026-10-14
Former VC Katie has joined Modal, based in its rapidly expanding New York office. She picked the role based on three priorities: Modal's fast-growing NYC presence (her desk was already moved to make room for new hires on day one), obvious talent density with deep developer/customer love and an ambitious platform vision, and a genuine company-wide focus on brand and storytelling—from IC-led online presence to eng blog and editorial projects. She jokes about the recent tech-industry stir over what "storytelling" roles mean, and is excited to help shape it. The move signals Modal's strong growth momentum and developer-community pull.
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