Patrick McKenna

Patrick McKenna has held a variety of roles in the technology industry since 1992. Patrick began their career as a Territory Sales Manager for MCI Communications in 1992. In 1994, they co-founded WCI Telecom, which was honored by Pacific Business Journal as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Seattle. In 1998, they moved to Microsoft, where they served as a Business Development Manager and launched Windows Media Technologies while simultaneously building WindowsMedia.com into the largest media and entertainment website at the time. In 2000, they took on the role of Senior Business Development Manager for iBeam Broadcasting. In 2001, they returned to Microsoft as a Consultant. In 2002, they became the CEO of Vdrive. Most recently, in 2013, they founded Strike Social, which is dedicated to helping brands and agencies be more successful advertisers.

Patrick McKenna attended Gonzaga Prepatory School from 1982 to 1986. Patrick then earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English (Pre-Law emphasis) from Washington State University between 1987 and 1991.