About Kris
Social Entrepreneur | Motivational Speaker
Creative Consultant
"An entrepreneur is one who decides not to wait on opportunities but
instead decides to create them."
EDUCATION
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Howard University Alum,
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BS School of Business Management
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Former Wall Street Analyst - Lehman Brothers/Barclays Capital, William Blair
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Former Publisher - MADE Magazine
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Managing Director of creative agency, FAME Enterprises
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Founder of Chicago French Press
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Owner of Brick & Mortar coffee shop
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Brand sold in Target Stores and Amazon
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Featured on QVC
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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
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Forbes Agency Council Member
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Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Alum
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Door Dash Local Goods Accelerator Alum
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McKinsey & Company Founders Next 1B Program Participant
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40 Under 40 Game Changer - WVON & Ariel Investments
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Goodie Nation 2023 Lenovo Evolve Small Winner
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World Business Chicago Investment Summit Finalist
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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Advisory Board Member of the Simple Good