Kirby Montgomery

Kirby Montgomery is a seasoned product leader with over 12 years of experience in fintech, healthtech, private equity, and devtech. He has held various roles as a leader, operator, designer, and strategist, demonstrating a diverse skill set in both enterprise product org leadership and hands-on new business line development.

Kirby has a strong educational background, including a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master's Degree in Product and Interaction Design with a focus on Innovation Strategy and Design Thinking from The University of Kansas, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Rockhurst University.

Throughout his career, Kirby has been associated with reputable organizations such as PortalDuct, Code & Co., Astral Dx, C2FO, First Boulevard, Rethink First, TheraWe, World Fuel Services, TreviPay, Rockhurst University, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Cerner Corporation, Nonprofit Connect, and Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. His roles have ranged from Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer to Vice President of Product Management, showcasing his versatility across different industries.

Kirby is known for his expertise in product management, innovation strategy, design thinking, marketing, and nonprofit management. He has a track record of successfully leading and advising on product due diligence, developing new products in finance and payments, and driving partnerships. With a passion for creating, growing, and scaling impactful product organizations, Kirby is focused on leveraging his skills to make a difference in the industry.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Kirby Montgomery is a recovering startup founder with a successful exit and a love for coffee. His commitment to excellence and continuous learning is evident in his academic achievements and the variety of roles he has undertaken over the years.