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    Keah Kalantari

    Co-Founder at Friction Labs

    Keah Kalantari is the co-founder of Friction Labs, a company that specializes in producing high-quality chalk products for athletes.12 Here are some key details about Keah:

    Professional Background

    Keah co-founded Friction Labs in 2013 with Kevin Brown in Denver, Colorado.23 At Friction Labs, he oversees D2C online sales, finance, and operations, leveraging his experience in revenue generation, product development, investing, and data analytics to help the company grow profitably and operate efficiently.1

    Prior Experience

    Before starting Friction Labs, Keah's career included:

    • Private equity investor at Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) from 2009 to 201214
    • Board Director at Derivix Corporation in 20121
    • Senior Manager at Craftsy from July 2014 to February 20151

    Education

    Keah attended Duke University from 2005 to 2009, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Markets and Management Studies.4

    Company Vision

    Under Keah's leadership, Friction Labs aims to improve the way athletes think about, use, and care for their hands with innovative products.2 The company's goal is to help athletes perform better, have fun while working, and give back to worthy causes.2

    Personal Interests

    Outside of work, Keah enjoys:

    • Cooking Persian food with his wife
    • Staying active through sports like basketball, tennis, golf, and rock climbing13

    Keah's passion for climbing and skin health led him to co-found Friction Labs, which has since grown to serve athletes in about 25 countries and expanded its product line to include various chalk and hand care products.3

    Highlights

    Nov 5 · youtube.com
    Small Business Friction Labs' Co-founder Discuss Their ... - YouTube
    Small Business Friction Labs' Co-founder Discuss Their ... - YouTube
    Aug 26 · reddit.com
    Hi, I'm Keah Kalantari, co-founder of Friction Labs and athletic grip ...
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    Aug 4 · bitbean.com
    Keah Kalantari of Friction Labs - Bitbean
    Keah Kalantari of Friction Labs - Bitbean

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    Location

    Denver, Colorado, United States