Kim Taylor

Serial edtech and workforce entrepreneur: Kim Taylor founded Ranku (2013), which built marketing and analytics products for online degree programs and was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, then founded Cluster (2018) to build a marketplace connecting advanced-manufacturing talent to employers. Her work sits at the intersection of learning and work, focusing on operational solutions to expand access to career pathways. wikipedia+2

Startup operator who raises venture backing and builds marketplaces: public reporting documents a $1.9M seed round for Cluster led by Mark Cuban and ECMC Group and notes Mark Cuban also invested in Ranku; journalism and interviews show she emphasizes hiring for ambiguity, breadth of problem-solving, and startup fit. edsurge+1

Background in journalism and non-traditional path to entrepreneurship: Taylor studied journalism (Arizona State University, BA 2005), worked as a reporter and in media roles, and appeared on a reality TV show before entering edtech and launching startups; this background informs her storytelling and public-facing engagement. wikipedia+1

Now focused on partnerships and corporate development in higher education: Campus lists Taylor as Vice President of Business Development where she leads strategic partnerships and corporate development efforts to better align education with workforce needs. campus