Amanda Niu

Amanda Niu has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Amanda is currently serving as the CFO and General Partner at Shine Capital since July 2021. Prior to that, they were a Founding Member of Level, a network aimed at promoting racial equity through angel investing and conversations about the racial wealth gap. Their role at Level started in May 2021.

Before their current positions, Amanda held multiple roles at Kickstarter. Amanda served as the CFO from July 2019 to May 2021, SVP Finance from August 2017 to July 2019, VP of Finance from April 2016 to August 2017, Controller from December 2013 to April 2016, and Operations Manager from April 2013 to December 2013.

Earlier in their career, Amanda worked at WIRED as the Business Director from April 2011 to March 2013 and as the Business Manager from June 2010 to April 2011. Additionally, they gained experience at Condé Nast Traveler, where they held the roles of Associate Marketing Manager from May 2009 to June 2010, Executive Assistant from January 2007 to May 2009, and Sales Assistant from August 2006 to January 2007.

Amanda's work experience also includes a role as a Legal Assistant at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP from June 2005 to August 2006.

Overall, Amanda Niu has a diverse professional background with expertise in finance, operations, marketing, and legal assistance.

Amanda Niu attended Williams College from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree. Their degree focused on English Literature and Psychology.