I help founders and high-growth leaders scale efficiently and meaningfully by providing hands-on operational & people expertise, implementation, strategy execution, and lots of listening and care. I’m an operator and coach at heart with over 15 years of experience. Here’s how I work:

• AI & automation: Identifying, developing, and implementing AI services & automation tools into existing suites and flows. Massively improve efficiency and scalability. 

• Strategy: Developing actionable plans and ensuring operations align with business goals.
• Teams: Redefining department structures, mentor leaders & managers, and implementing initiatives that drive motivation and performance.
• Finance: Improving budgeting and forecasting, heavy tools cost reductions, and financial growth models.
• Risk: Contingency plans and processes to mitigate risks and safeguard business continuity, focusing on IT stack, compliance, and security reviews.

Clients & brands: Wide Worlds AI, Forward Studios, Sonos, Nike, Google, Intel, Facebook, DDB, BBH, P&G, Lionsgate, JauntVR, a selection of stealth startups, and many others.

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What’s next
If you want to learn more about how I can help—reach out or book 20 min with me, and we will explore together.

With heart and gratitude,
Kristian Kruse

In the meantime:

• I take pictures
• I do ceramics (and coaching)