Justin K.

About Justin K.

Financial and strategic executive with an entrepreneurial background in healthcare and technology. I have built and scaled high-growth companies from early stage through rapid expansion, successful fundraising, and operational maturity.I bring a rare combination of perspectives as both an owner and operator, having consistently raised significant capital, built high-performing teams, and delivered sustainable growth across multiple industries. I balance startup agility with enterprise-level discipline, creating the financial and operational structures that turn ambitious strategies into reality.Core Highlights:Led multiple companies through scale-up, financing, and operational transformation.Deep experience across finance, operations, M&A, investor relations, and strategic planning.Partnered with top-tier investors and stakeholders to execute complex growth initiatives.Built and led cross-functional teams spanning finance, operations, HR, legal, and client success.I thrive at the intersection of finance and operations — where vision is translated into execution, and execution drives measurable results.Authorized to work in both the US and EU (German Citizen), enabling cross-border leadership and flexibility.

Experience

1. VP of Finance

   Smith.ai

   Aug 2024 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• American Management Association

  Financial Underwriting and Analysis