Kris Petersen

Entrepreneur and Sr Director of Sales Engineering in Chicago, Illinois

Kris Petersen

Entrepreneur and Sr Director of Sales Engineering in Chicago, Illinois

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Builder. Leader. Entrepreneur. Advisor. Catalyst.

I am an innovation and product-focused executive. I'm an ex-consultant and four-time founder/operator of venture-backed technology businesses. I have held the role of CEO (x2), CTO, and COO. I've been successful and I've failed spectacularly. I inspire my teams to do more with less. I have a strong track record of building world-class products, but more importantly getting things done. I believe in the power of grit and bring a strong inclination toward action and learning. I can manage a P&L, write code, and everything in between.

My industry experience includes IIoT, data science and analytics, online marketplaces, consumer internet, supply chain and warehousing, and e-commerce.

From the time I was a child, one thing has remained constant. I am a builder. Hard work and learning is my addiction. I've been very fortunate to meet some great people who have opened up some truly amazing opportunities for me. My work has been covered in print and on television including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CBS, NBC and many other prominent media outlets. I've guest lectured on the topic of entrepreneurship at some of the country's top MBA programs including Kellogg School of Management, Booth School of Business, and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

  • Work
    • Uptake
  • Education
    • University of Illinois