Passionate about combining interactive technologies with premium content to empower audiences. Loves to build. Enjoys managing multi-disciplinary teams. Kristen is co-founder of Spectrum Interactive, a media platform that enables master artists, athletes, chefs, scientists, and educators to teach large global audiences. Kristen started her career in finance. As an investment banker and consultant, she advised technology, media and education organizations on their financial strategies. For the last seven years, she has worked in operational roles focused on developing cross-platform content strategies. Along the way, Kristen helped create two award-winning music documentaries: Tradition is a Temple: A New Orleans Music Experience and Broadway: The American Musical. Kristen serves on the Advisory Board of the Max Warburg Courage Curriculum and as a mentor for the Idea Village’s accelerator program.

CEO, Co-Founder @ Manage operations and strategic partnerships at Spectrum Interactive. Spectrum developed a highly interactive, online training platform used by organizations where quality instruction, hands-on training, and compliance are essential. Originally founded in 2012 with a focus on music training, Spectrum partnered with premiere music education institutions to create Tutti Music Player. This immersive music platform can be found in over 600 high schools and colleges. Today, the company’s technology powers training programs at companies across a range of industries. From January 2015 to Present (1 year) Greater New Orleans AreaDirector of Operations, Co-Founder @ From 2012 to 2014 (2 years) Greater New Orleans AreaFounder, Director @ Started organization to raise funds and awareness for the Max Warburg Courage Curriculum, a non-profit that provides schools with a free language arts curriculum focused on courage. Annual event, Take it to the MAX, attracts over 300 young Bostonians each year. Served as Chair from 2003 - 2011. From 2003 to 2013 (10 years) Assistant Vice President @ Facilitated education and micro grant programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners in communities affected by Hurricane Katrina and the BP Oil Spill. Helped develop online guides and content for national platform. From 2009 to 2012 (3 years) Greater New Orleans AreaEditor @ Managed online content and community for personal finance start-up in partnership with The Wall Street Journal. (Joint-Venture between Dow Jones and IAC.) Produced the How-To Personal Finance Guides published by the Wall Street Journal Online. Recruited and managed 30+ topic gurus and contributors. From 2007 to 2009 (2 years) Community Manager @ Supported development of commenting strategy at Google News. From July 2007 to October 2007 (4 months) Senior Consulting Associate @ Provided investment consulting to major arts, media and education organizations and family foundations with portfolios ranging from $100 million - $2 billion. Clients included the Smithsonian Institution, Williams College, Whitney Museum of Art, USTA, WGBH and WNET. Special focus on private equity and venture capital. Additionally, managed the Associate Marketing Team that created the quantitative analysis for the firm's business development materials. From 2003 to 2006 (3 years) Greater Boston AreaInvestment Banking Analyst @ Corporate finance analyst for technology companies. Deal flow included follow-ons, convertible debt, and an IPO. From 2001 to 2002 (1 year)

MA, Communications @ Stanford University From 2006 to 2007 BA @ Williams College From 1997 to 2001 Kristen McEntyre is skilled in: Start-ups, Digital Media, Social Networking, Strategic Partnerships, Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Publishing, Art, Business Development, Strategy, Venture Capital, Marketing, Private Equity, Digital Strategy, New Media