Kirsten Rasanen

Kirsten Rasanen is an accomplished business development and product management professional in the technology industry. She currently serves as Director of Partnerships for Google's Direct Channels and Memberships group, overseeing Google One and Google Fi. Kirsten's expertise has been honed through her extensive experience in various respected tech organizations, including her previous role as Director, Global Apps BD at Google, as well as in her past positions at Meebo, TV Guide, and various media and tech start-ups where she worked as a consultant in digital product strategy, development, and marketing. Kirsten's impressive academic credentials include a Master of Science in Technology Management from Columbia University and a B.S. in Television & Film Production from Syracuse University.

Kirsten's specialties include product development, business development, product strategy, project management, business case alignment, team management, and account/partnership management. Working collaboratively with sales, marketing, engineering, and user experience teams, she anticipates industry trends, evaluates business opportunities, and makes qualified decisions about new product and technology initiatives. Kirsten's passion lies in the constant evolution of technology, and she is motivated by the challenge of keeping up with the industry's rapid pace of change.