Kristin Pados is a seasoned Digital Business and Product Leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformative digital initiatives across a diverse range of industries. Her impressive career trajectory includes pivotal roles at renowned organizations such as Tripadvisor, Apple, The New York Times, and...
Kristin Pados is a seasoned Digital Business and Product Leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformative digital initiatives across a diverse range of industries. Her impressive career trajectory includes pivotal roles at renowned organizations such as Tripadvisor, Apple, The New York Times, and AI platform Nara Logics, where she honed her expertise in product development, marketing, and general management. In 2021, Kristin founded Left Fork Consulting, a firm dedicated to empowering growth-stage companies to enhance their digital capabilities and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
At Left Fork Consulting, Kristin leverages her extensive background to provide critical leadership in shaping and executing digital strategies tailored to both digital-first and traditional businesses. Her work encompasses due diligence and consulting support focused on evaluating and enhancing digital capabilities, particularly in marketing and customer experience. Kristin's unique blend of skills—including artificial intelligence (AI), business modeling, and user research—enables her to guide clients through the complexities of digital transformation.
Her experience spans various verticals, allowing her to lead cross-functional teams effectively and foster a culture of innovation. Kristin’s commitment to team building and product operations ensures that her clients not only adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape but thrive within it. As a thought leader in the digital space, Kristin continues to inspire organizations to embrace change and leverage technology to meet the ever-evolving needs of their customers, positioning them for sustainable growth in a competitive marketplace.