The Muse Acquires Fairygodboss, The Largest Online Career Community For Women
Oct 12, 2022•about 3 years ago
Acquiring Company
The Muse
Acquired Company
Fairygodboss Inc.
Description
The Muse, a values-based job search and career development platform used by 75 million people annually, announced today its purchase of Fairygodboss, the largest online career community for women to find jobs, advice, and support. Fairygodboss was founded in 2015 by Georgene Huang and Romy Newman as an authentic career space for all women to feel supported and empowered. The acquisition reinforces The Muse's dedication to make a career match where the people, culture, and values align.
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