Justine Palefsky, Founder of Kindred

About Justine Palefsky

Justine Palefsky is the Co-founder and CEO of Kindred, a members-only home swapping network. She co-founded the company with Tas Amina to enable renters and owners to exchange homes with trusted individuals for affordable travel, specifically aiming to unlock remote-work flexibility and travel-rich lifestyles.

Justine Palefsky at a glance

• Company: Kindred
• Total raised: $125M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: NEA, Dylan Field, Index Ventures
• Location: San Francisco, California

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