Kristy has spent her 20+ year career working with – and within – tech startups to help them build their brand, grow revenue and scale. She leads Rev1 Ventures’ marketing and community outreach efforts, helping portfolio companies generate awareness, first customers and a repeatable sales pipeline. Kristy has held executive-level positions with multiple high-growth tech firms, including Manta.com – the largest online small business directory – and Saama Technologies, a leading Big Data firm. She launched Manta’s Small Business Wellness Index study, which drives 800MM+ media impressions per year and featured coverage in outlets such CNN Money, NBC News and USA Today. She has a BS in Journalism from Ohio University and an MBA from Ashland University.