Sandy Khaund

Sandy Khaund has a diverse and extensive work experience. Sandy started their career in 2007 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Piczo, a popular social networking platform for teens. After leaving Piczo, they founded Irynsoft, a software startup focused on educational solutions, where they served as the CEO. In 2011, they joined Turner Broadcasting as the Head of the Silicon Valley Emerging Technologies Office, responsible for collaborating with the tech community to redefine broadcast media. Sandy then joined InStadium as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President of Mobile Products, where they led the development of innovative solutions to enhance the fan experience at sports venues. Sandy later founded UPGRADED Inc, a company that converts traditional event tickets into secure digital assets. UPGRADED was acquired by Ticketmaster, and Sandy took on the role of Vice President of Ticket Management & Blockchain Products. Sandy served on the Board of Directors for MakerDAO, a decentralized organization focusing on bringing stability to the crypto economy. Sandy also founded Macrodemic, a company dedicated to creating tech solutions for optimizing business operations in the sports and live events industry. Currently, they are the Founder and CEO of Credenza. Additionally, they are a General Partner at Mindspring Capital, a team of sports and technology experts that invests in and partners with sport tech companies. Throughout their career, Sandy has demonstrated a passion for utilizing technology to drive innovation and improve industries.

Sandy Khaund attended The Lawrenceville School in an unknown period, and no specific degree or field of study information was provided. From 1989 to 1995, Khaund pursued a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a Master of Engineering (MEng) at Cornell University. Additionally, from 1989 to 1994, Khaund obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physics from Ithaca College. Later, from 1999 to 2001, Khaund pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a double-major in Entrepreneurial Management and Finance from The Wharton School.