Chris Zeunstrom

Founder, CEO at Ruca

Chris Zeunstrom has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Chris began their career as a Digital Project Manager at GA Communication Group in 2007, where they specialized in healthcare communication. Chris then joined Accenture Interactive as a Consultant, focusing on digital strategy and design. In 2011, Chris moved on to VSA Partners as an Associate Partner, contributing to the design and activation of brands. Following this, they founded their own companies, Imari and Advocate.io, where they focused on human-centric design and leveraging technology to strengthen representative democracy. In 2014, Chris also founded Ruca, a global design cooperative that specializes in collaboration and building products. Additionally, they served as the Head of Studio: New York at Idean in 2015. In 2017, Chris took on the role of Managing Director of Design at Gather, where they adopted an agile approach to help companies achieve transformational growth. Chris also became a Limited Partner at NextGen Venture Partners in 2018, providing support to exceptional entrepreneurs. Most recently, in 2021, they founded Yorba, a platform that gives users control over their digital footprint.

Chris Zeunstrom has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communications from The University of Kansas. Additionally, they have certifications in Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance and Dale Carnegie: Effective Communications and Leadership from Dale Carnegie. However, the specific obtained months and years for these certifications are not provided.

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  • Founder, CEO

    July, 2017 - present