Kade Medd

Kade Medd has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. They are currently a member of the board at Minnesota Tech For Success, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to that, Kade worked at Benchmark Digital Partners LLC as a Strategic Growth & Product Owner from 2020 to 2023. In this role, they were responsible for various product and growth initiatives, such as AI & machine learning and ESG reporting. Kade was also a member of multiple boards at Benchmark, including Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, and Philanthropy.

Before joining Benchmark, Kade served as the Marketing Director at big river technologies inc. from 2018 to 2019. In 2011, Kade worked at Minnesota Computers for Schools as a Workforce Development Manager. In this role, they developed trainings, established community partnerships, and implemented new strategies for training and marketing. They also organized successful fundraisers to provide computers to underprivileged children.

Kade's career began in 2009 as an AmeriCorps Member at AmeriCorps NCCC, where they served until 2011. Overall, Kade's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic growth, product management, marketing, and community development.

Kade Medd has a diverse education history. In 2004, they started their undergraduate studies at Augsburg University and completed their Bachelor's degree in Sociology of Organizations in 2008. In 2017, Kade pursued further education and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Interactive Marketing and Communications from St. Lawrence College, which they completed in 2018. Recently, from 2022 to 2023, Kade attended Florida State University to pursue a Master of Science degree in Social and Sustainable Enterprises with a focus on Environmental Social Governance (ESG).

In addition to their formal education, Kade has obtained several certifications. In May 2018, they completed the Mimic Social Certificate of Completion from Stukent. In November 2021, they obtained an Inbound Marketing certification from HubSpot Academy, followed by a HubSpot Sales Software certification in February 2022. Kade also holds an Email Marketing certification from HubSpot, achieved in April 2018. It is worth noting that Kade possesses a CISCO IT Essentials Trainer Certificate, although the specific month and year of obtaining the certificate are unknown. Similarly, they have a Google Analytics certification, but the dates of completion are unspecified.