Kris McDonald

Kris McDonald is a highly experienced Product Executive and Entrepreneur with over 20 years of bringing digital products and ventures to market. He is skilled in building and leading cross-functional teams, digital innovation strategy, emerging platforms, agile product development, go-to-market strategy, SaaS product management, and growth. His expertise lies in highly regulated industries including blue-chips, tech startups, and the financial sector. Kris studied an MBA at the London Business School and a BBA at the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business.

Kris has worked with various organizations throughout his career, including the U.S. Department of Defense, American multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs, and several startups, where he held roles ranging from Executive Consultant to Chief Product Officer. Kris is an accomplished advisor and mentor, having worked with AskEvie, a MedTech startup, and Tellie.tv, a VC funded startup. He was also an Advisor to the Board of Amplify.LA Capital, a venture capital and incubator/accelerator firm with a $35MM fund.

Kris' wealth of experience in the industry led him to co-found Little Labs, where he served as President and Chief Product Officer, and Hello Studios, where he held General Manager and Head of Product roles. Kris' management and product expertise have been instrumental in guiding numerous companies, including Playtika, formerly Buffalo Studios, which was acquired by Caesar’s Interactive/Playtika for $100MM.

Kris McDonald is a highly skilled and experienced product executive and entrepreneur with an impressive track record in highly regulated industries. His expertise includes building digital products and platforms, emerging platforms, and growth strategies.