Erik Knuppel

Erik Knuppel is an accomplished professional with significant experience in marketplace operations, product development, and sales. Currently serving as the Director of Marketplace Operations at Karat since September 2021, Erik also founded GavelStats in November 2019, creating a first-of-its-kind digital tournament management and analytics platform for higher education. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Operations at Edmodo, where Erik led go-to-market strategies, and as Director of Marketplace Operations at One Legal, enhancing services for over 10,000 law firm clients. Erik's career also features a tenure as Senior Manager of Expert Operations at JustAnswer.com, overseeing operations and quality in a global professional Q&A marketplace. Erik holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University, School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Southern California.