Krisztina Holly is a renowned innovation strategist, entrepreneur, and technology expert with over three decades of experience in startups and complex enterprises. She has advised hundreds of executives, faculty, and founders who have raised more than $100m in capital. Her ability to scout untapped innovation and her talent in devising novel business models to achieve global growth and impact have been recognized by Forbes, Inc., Rolling Stone, and WIRED. Currently, Holly leads a "portfolio life" as a Venture Partner at Good Growth Capital, where she invests in early-stage complex science and technology ventures. She also serves as a trusted advisor, board member, and speaker for organizations worldwide, helping them harness innovation for both agility and scalability.

Holly's career highlights include pioneering an "innovation center" model at MIT, conceiving, launching, and hosting TEDx, growing award-winning computer telephony pioneer Stylus Innovation through two pivots and acquisition, building temporary airports in Black Rock City, and winning MIT's Battle of Bands. Additionally, she has served in prominent roles like chairing the World Economic Forum's global council for fostering entrepreneurship, being the Inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Office of Mayor Garcetti at City of Los Angeles, and teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Innovation Practice at USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy.

Holly's thirst for adventure is attributed to her parents, both Hungarian refugees who took her on "family vacations" exploring jungles in Belize when she was five years old. She studied Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mechanical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, Holly is based in Los Angeles, where she lives and continues to pursue her passion for seeking corporate board roles.