Steven Kontz

Ops and Finance at Oyi Labs, Co-Founder at Raised Real (Acquired by Once Upon a Farm)

Steven Kontz is currently the Operations and Finance lead at Oyi Labs, an AI voice startup. He has a diverse background in finance and operations, having co-founded several companies and held significant roles in various organizations.

Professional Background

Oyi Labs: Operations and Finance (January 2024 - Present)
The Nicaragua College Fund: Co-Founder, overseeing scholarships for students in Nicaragua since 2009.
Cradlewise Inc.: Head of Finance (June 2022 - November 2022).
Once Upon a Farm: Director of Operations (June 2021 - October 2021), previously co-founded Raised Real, which was acquired by this company.
Yummly: Revenue Strategy and Partnerships (December 2015 - October 2016).
The Orange Chef Company: Chief Financial Officer (November 2013 - November 2015), managing finance and operations.

Education

Kontz holds a degree in Environmental Science and Geography from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), along with a certificate in Sports Marketing and Management.

Skills and Interests

His expertise lies in operations, finance, strategic growth, and startup consulting, with a strong focus on healthy eating initiatives for children through his work with Raised Real. His career reflects a commitment to leveraging his skills to foster growth in innovative startups and educational initiatives.1 2