Kira Franz has been a Director of Operations at Madrona Venture Labs since 2018. Moreover, the person has an employment history at more than 11 companies using similar skills. Kira has a total work experience of 16+ years. Kira Franz studied at the Harvard University. Nowadays they live in Seattle, Washington region. You can find this expert's current email address and phone with Connexy search.
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Kira Franz
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Last Update
Jul 11, 2022
Email
ki**@glowforge.com, ki**@hotmail.com
Location
Seattle, WA
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Work History
Consultant and Advisor
I'm helping a gluten-free food startup get some business processes in order, including helping set up its equity scheme, funding plans, corporate structure, general strategic planning, and H...
Dec 2013 — Dec 2016
Fluke Hall Manager
I'm just getting started, so we're still exploring all the ways I can move the program forward, but I'm VERY excited to be working at one of three incubators run by the University of Washing...
from Jun 2016
Director of Business Operations
Seattle, WA
We created the first 3D laser printer. As the very first Glowforge employee, I handled finance, legal, HR, office management, and general business ops on my own for the first year of busines...
Dec 2014 — May 2016
Human Resources Director
619 Western Ave SUITE 400, Seattle, WA 98104
I started as the only non-technical person at a very technical startup, with the title of Logistics Chief, and as such, wore a LOT of hats. On any given day, I might negotiate a contract, ar...
Mar 2010 — Nov 2013
Contract Appellate Attorney
While transitioning from being a stay-at-home mom, I was a contract appellate attorney with a nonprofit law firm focused on representing indigent clients. I reviewed transcripts and case fil...
Jul 2008 — Nov 2010
Assistant To the Human Resources Director
301 2Nd Ave south, Seattle, WA 98119
I began at the SFD as a firefighter, but due to an injury, I was placed in the HR department on light duty. There, I discovered a new passion and my next career while acting as the Assistan...
Apr 2003 — May 2005
Appellate Attorney
I was an appellate attorney with nonprofit law firm focused on representing indigent clients. I reviewed transcripts and case files for legal errors, researched issues, and wrote briefs seek...
Feb 2001 — Mar 2002
Associate
I was a civil attorney in insurance practice. I interviewed clients, engaged in depositions and interrogatories, prepared for trials, attended arbitrations and mediations.
May 2000 — Mar 2001
Attorney and Public Defender
I was a criminal attorney with caseload totaling 439 misdemeanor cases in 1999 alone. I interviewed clients, designed and implemented trial strategies, and negotiated plea bargains with pros...
Aug 1998 — May 2000
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