Kristin N. Email & Phone Number

Kristin N. is a Co-Founder and CEO at Strudel AI based in Greater Chicago Area, United States, North America. As an entrepreneur, strategic partner, and ecosystem builder, I am the executive brought in to lead high-impact initiatives that exceed aggressive targets and reshape business trajectories. I craft and execute strategies that enhance customer success, drive sales, and penetrate new markets. Drawing from leadership roles at Udemy, LinkedIn, and ESPN, I bring battle-tested methodologies for breaking down internal barriers, optimizing growth strategies, and capturing transformative opportunities. I have repeatedly built sales cadences, architected go-to-market strategies, improved operational efficiency, and outpaced aggressive metrics, while building bridges internally and externally. I lead and build next-level teams and ensure each team member is backed by tools, resources, and training to outpace their own best performance while exceeding the unique demands of a fast-moving enterprise in rapid growth. AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Global Growth & Stability (GTM & P&L leadership) - AI, Technology & SaaS Environments - Developer Tools, Code Augmentation, Observability - PMF & Product Value Propositions - Sales Forecasting & Processes - Customer Success Playbooks - Territory Entry & Growth - Revenue Scale & Optimization - Partnership & Channel Management - Data Analysis & Action - New Market Penetration KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ➽Founded game-changing B2B SaaS startup focused on enterprise development automation (pioneer AI agent), taking it from concept to seed stage. ➽Championed strategies to penetrate and expand markets in Spain, Amsterdam, Dubai, Germany, and Sweden with sales elevation across England, Ireland, and France. ➽Broke down cross-functional barriers to elevate sales and customer success strategies across hypergrowth enterprises while shaping sales cadences, processes, and playbooks to capture increased gains. ➽Created strategic partnerships between enterprise clients and academic institutions, accelerating innovation initiatives. ➽Established mentor networks bridging industry expertise with university entrepreneurship programs. ➽Secured revenue with global industry leaders, including LinkedIn, ESPN, HBO, and Disney – entering new international markets, scaling revenue 10x, and introducing novel products in competitive landscapes. While consistently driven by the opportunity to innovate and outpace aggressive targets, I equally strive to empower those around me. I am a Chief and Pavilion member, allowing me to network, connect, inspire, and be inspired. Open to connecting with fellow founders, investors, and technology leaders.