Kurt Schrader

Kurt Schrader

Kurt Schrader is the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Shortcut, a leading project management tool for software teams. With over 9 years of experience, he has been at the helm of Shortcut since its inception in 2014, driving the company's mission to empower Engineering and Product teams to collaborate seamlessly, plan efficiently, and deliver exceptional software.12

Key Facts about Kurt Schrader:

• CEO and Co-Founder of Shortcut (formerly known as Clubhouse), an all-in-one solution for modern Product and Engineering teams12
• Prior to Shortcut, served as CTO at Intent Media Inc., growing the engineering team from 1 to over 40 while driving product development1
• Known for combining technical expertise with marketing acumen and fearless pursuit of innovation1
• Widely-read blogger and inspirational leader1
• Studied Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan, graduating in 20012
• Based in New York City area2

Schrader's leadership has been instrumental in Shortcut's evolution into a collaborative platform that streamlines processes and enhances teams' ability to scale efficiently.1 His story of hiring a former colleague who needed 6 weeks of parental leave shortly after joining illustrates his commitment to building a strong, flexible culture that values great people.3