Craig Kaes

Craig Kaes is a retired C-Level executive with a strong background in navigating transitions in high-growth stages. He excels in scaling technical organizations across various business functions and has extensive experience in product, engineering, revenue marketing, people operations, support, community development, and finance.

Kaes played a pivotal role in leading SendGrid up to its IPO and subsequent acquisition valued at $3 billion. His expertise spans M&A, and he has experience from significant organizations like Twilio, Cisco, and Jabber, Inc.

With an educational background that includes an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Management, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oregon, and a B.S. in Mathematics/Philosophy from the University of Colorado Denver, Kaes brings a unique blend of technical and leadership qualifications to the table.

Throughout his career, Kaes has held various advisory roles at organizations like Knoetic, Ada, and ReCharge Payments. He served in key positions such as SVP Engineering at Twilio SendGrid, Senior Engineering Director at Cisco, VP Engineering at Jabber, Inc., and more.

With a wealth of experience in driving business growth, leading technical teams, and overseeing critical functions within organizations, Craig Kaes emerges as a seasoned professional with a diverse skill set and proven track record of success.