Kurt Collins

Kurt Collins is an experienced technology leader with a diverse background in engineering, product development, and mentorship. Currently serving as the Director of Yat Engineering Operations at Yat Labs since November 2021, Kurt also co-founded and works as a Founding Builder at #! (Shebang). Previous roles include Partner at Rising Tide Ventures, Head of Digital and Chief of Staff at Refound, and Lead Developer at Travrse. Kurt’s earlier experiences involve significant positions such as Director of Technology Evangelism & Partnerships at Built.io and Co-Founder of The Hidden Genius Project, which aims to empower Oakland black male youths through technology education. Kurt’s entrepreneurial journey began as Co-Founder and CEO at Enole. Educational background includes studies in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a previous education at Milton Academy.