Kevin Virta is a seasoned business leader with vast experience in cloud connected software solutions for consumer products. He is an expert in start-up and early-stage business leadership and management, raising capital, talent acquisition, business model development and go-to-market strategy, vendor and strategic partner development, channel development, and sales. Kevin was among the early pioneers of the connected home and auto technology and was instrumental in building the business relationships that led to the first-ever Internet-connected door lock accessible from a mobile app. Before turning his attention to the connected technology, he held several leadership roles in finance and business development activities in various organizations. Kevin has an MBA in Marketing from The University of Memphis and a BBA in Accounting from Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business. He is associated with several organizations, including DENSO and has co-founded and served as the CEO of InfiniteKey. Kevin was also the Vice President of Business Development at SpinDance, Inc and EVP of Business Development at Crayon Interface, Inc. He was the Director of Global Strategy, Nissan Business Unit, and held the Leadership Institute - Global Manager's position at Johnson Controls. Kevin also was the Platform Finance Director, General Motors Business Unit, at Johnson Controls.