Kara Sasse

Kara S. currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at Ripple Operations, leading initiatives in optimizing crew performance within the global maritime industry. In addition, Kara is actively involved in various advisory roles, including membership on the Board of Advisors for University Startups, participation in the Advisory Council for Soar.com, and mentorship at Techstars. Previously, Kara held the position of CPO/COO at Knowledge to Practice and has been a venture partner at Emerge Education, focusing on addressing the skills gap. With an MBA in Leadership & Strategy from the University of Maryland and a BBA in Marketing from Roanoke College, Kara is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through innovative product development and strategic consulting.