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Catherine Jue

Co-Founder & CEO, Kernel · United States

Catherine Jue is the CEO of Kernel. Jue is based in the United States. Jue has held the role since 2016.

Technology founder and CEO who previously worked as Senior Partner Engineer at Cash App and co-founded Sway Finance (Y Combinator S16). She founded Kernel in 2025 to build browser infrastructure for AI agents, with backing from Accel and Y Combinator.

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Recent coverage has focused on Catherine Jue launching Kernel, a new venture backed by $22 million in funding aimed at developing what the company describes as a "browser layer" for AI applications. The funding announcement has highlighted Jue's background as a former founder at Clever and the company's Cincinnati-based operations.

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Who is Catherine Jue?
Catherine Jue is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kernel, based in United States.
What company does Catherine Jue lead?
Catherine Jue is CEO of Kernel, a role held since 2016.