Krysta Wirkala is a successful SaaS sales professional with a passion for remote work and using technology to create positive change. She firmly believes in the Finnish concept of Sisu, which is all about resilience, perseverance, and determination. Krysta is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business, where she earned a degree in Business Administration and International Studies. Additionally, she has supplemented her education with a study abroad program in Perth, Australia at Curtin University of Technology and immersion in the Spanish language at Frida Spanish Language School in Mexico City.

Krysta has a well-rounded professional background and has worked in different industries, including tech, wellness, and business development. She served in multiple sales development and account executive positions at Gusto, where she provided benefits and partner advising. Krysta has also been a yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga and was the general manager of business development at Consumer Capital Partners.

Krysta's passion for remote work has led her to participate in Remote Year, a program that helps professionals work remotely while traveling the world, which further helped to enhance her skills in communication, adaptability, and global cultural awareness. Currently, she is working as an account executive at Rippling, which provides HR and employee management software.