I build exceptional teams and products that drive digital innovation and deliver measurable business impact.
I am a seasoned product leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience launching and scaling venture-backed companies. I specialize in turning ideas into world-class products, leveraging data-driven strategy, hands-on execution, and cross-functional leadership. With expertise in product, UX, technology, and operations, Kris thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, driving innovation and building teams that deliver exceptional results.
From entrepreneurship to Fortune 100
I started my journey as an entrepreneur, launching and scaling venture-backed startups where I learned how to build products, grow teams, and drive results from the ground up. That hands-on experience—rolling up my sleeves to solve complex problems—became the foundation of my approach to product innovation.
Over time, I transitioned from startup founder to working with Fortune 100 companies and globally recognized brands, helping them harness technology to drive digital transformation.
Today, I bring that same entrepreneurial mindset to building world-class products, leading high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business impact at scale.
I've led the creation of world-class products for some of the most well-known enterprises and government agencies in the world.
Chief Product Officer, 3D Cloud
3D Cloud simplifies the purchase process for complex items through advanced 3D product visualization. As the trusted technology partner for some of the world’s premier furniture and home improvement retailers, 3D Cloud delivers high-performing solutions that enhance customer experiences.
Head of Product, Uptake
Uptake is the industrial analytics platform that delivers products to major industries to increase productivity, security, safety and reliability.
Entrepreneur in Residence to venture-backed founder
I was the first EIR at Lightbank, a Chicago based venture capital firm with $300+ million invested in over 150 companies. The firm partners with founders at the earliest stages of their journey, almost always investing in companies before a Series A fundraise. I incubated multiple businesses within the firm before taking the reigns as CEO of an early stage investment.
I've always been a builder. It just took me a while to find my people.
Prior to discovering the world of venture-backed technology companies, I worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, IBM, ans 1Worls Sync with a focus on supply chain, warehousing, distribution, and logistics.