Maura McInerney-Rowley

Maura McInerney-Rowley is a passionate advocate for normalizing conversations around death and grief. Her personal experiences, starting with her mother's battle with breast cancer at a young age, deeply shaped her mission. She believes that contemplating mortality is not morbid but essential for living a meaningful life, fostering open dialogues, and empowering individuals to confront their fears about end-of-life. grief+3

She is the founder of Hello, Mortal Inc., a company dedicated to providing resources for navigating end-of-life experiences. Under this umbrella, she co-created Death Archetypes, a contemplative personality test, and publishes a newsletter called Hello, Mortal, which delves into philosophical and practical aspects of death contemplation. substack+3

Maura is a certified death doula and grief educator, trained by Alua Arthur's Going With Grace program and David Kessler's Grief Educator program. Her expertise extends to hospice care, where she was part of the founding team of The Lily House, a social model hospice. grief+1

Her entrepreneurial journey was significantly bolstered by her MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, where she actively engaged with the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship. She leveraged various programs and funding opportunities, including the Zell Founders Fund, to develop and launch Hello, Mortal Inc. umich

Before focusing on end-of-life care, Maura had a diverse professional background including roles in venture capital (Venture Associate at Republic, Global Platform Operations Manager at 500 Startups, Operations Manager at Accomplice VC), brand strategy (Wieden + Kennedy), and event planning (Bluebird Productions).

Maura is also a conscious consumer with a strong interest in ethical and sustainable fashion practices, stemming from her experience with an e-commerce startup in women's contemporary fashion. She aims to create or invest in companies that align with these values. remake