Gretchen DeKnikker

Gretchen DeKnikker is a seasoned professional with a vast experience in launching and scaling software and companies.

As the founding COO of SaaStr, she played a pivotal role in growing the organization from a blog to $6M in revenue within two years.

Gretchen has been part of various successful ventures including SocialPandas, LivePerson, Genius.com, EchoSign, and Revere Data.

She excels at building partnerships, marketing, and operational functions, demonstrating expertise in program frameworks, messaging, brand identity, process improvement, hiring, and metrics analysis.

Gretchen's educational background includes MBA studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and IESE Business School, as well as a BA from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Currently serving as the VP of Partnerships at MaestroQA, Gretchen DeKnikker is actively involved in supporting the Young Women's Freedom Center through fundraising and marketing initiatives.