‍Current Role @ Mode Mobile:

Kathy began as Chief People Officer on May 4, 2021
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Responsible for overall strategic direction & management of all human resources activities to support the organization's goals & objectives, including performance management, talent acquisition, training & development, & team engagement. Additionally, she is responsible for fostering an open & inclusive culture, & supporting diversity & inclusion. Kathy leads the company-wide OKR process and is responsible for leading the IT function, which includes technical support & maintenance for computer hardware, software, networks, systems integration, and development & adherence to IT policies & procedures.

‍Roles Prior to Mode Mobile:

‍2020 - 2021: Chief People & Culture Officer at Qualifacts, a SaaS & web-based electronic health record company with 430+employees in the U.S. & Peru and $70M+ annual revenue

2015 - 2020: EVP & Chief People & Culture Officer (5 ½ years) and Co-COO (1 ½ years) at Digital Reasoning, an artificial intelligence cognitive computing company with 180+ employees in the U.S., U.K. & Singapore and $38M+ annual revenue. Participated in multiple capital fundraising events totaling $100M, and Smarsh’s acquisition of Digital Reasoning.

2011 - 2015: Director, Human Resources (3 ½ years) and Chief of Staff (6 months) at Video Gaming Technologies, a casino videogame developer & manufacturing company with 650+ employees in the U.S. & Mexico and $65M annual revenue.Participated in Aristocrat’s acquisition of VGT, resulting in total company of 6,000+ employees in 103 countries & $3B annual revenue.

Kathy is a seasoned Human Resources & Leadership professional with 30+ years of experience in startup to large scale companies ranging from 40 to 8,000 employees & $10M to $1.9B annual revenue. Having spent one-third of her career in senior level operational roles including COO of an American company with 2,100+ employees and $500M+ annual revenue. She has a unique blend of operational & people management expertise. Kathy participated in multiple M&A initiatives, as well as fundraising events generating over $100M. Kathy is a U.S. Navy veteran with six years of service.

Current Role @ Mode Mobile:

Responsible for overseeing the company’s financial & business operations functions, including developing & implementing financial plans, policies, and procedures, budgeting & forecasting, and overseeing accounting and financial reporting.

‍Roles Prior to Mode Mobile:

Most recently, as CFO of Crownpeak Technology, a PE funded SaaS business, aided in revenue growth from $35M to $90M, primarily through acquisition initiatives.
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At Digital Reasoning, a software company offering AI/cognitive computing applications, successfully secured two rounds of financing totaling $80M, oversaw an acquisition of a medium-sized healthcare technology company, and contributed to Digital Reasoning’s acquisition by Smarsh, Inc.

During his career, Prakash assisted in raising over $230M in multiple rounds of financing.

2021 - 2023:  CFO, Crownpeak Technology (PE-funded SaaS business)

‍2015 - 2021:  EVP & CFO, Digital Reasoning (AI/Cognitive Computing Applications, acquired by Smarsh)

‍2011 - 2015:  CFO, Polyera Corporation (Flexible Electronics Company)

‍1992 - 2011: Held various VP and CFO positions in different organizations, showcasing diverse financial expertise.

Prakash has a Bachelor of Commerce from Madras University and a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He is a Chartered Accountant from India as well as a Chartered Management Accountant of the U.K.

Current Role @ Mode Mobile:

Judd began as General Counsel & Compliance on December 3, 2018

Responsible for corporate governance, corporate compliance, & legal risk management & ensuring the organization upholds the highest standards of professional excellence. Additionally, monitors & reviews legal & regulatory developments to ensure compliance with all applicable laws & regulations, prepares, reviews, & negotiates contracts, agreements, & other legal documents, and advises on company investment initiatives.

‍Roles Prior to Mode Mobile:

‍2014 - 2018: General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Hayden Royal an investment banking & finance company with $3B under management 
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2010 - 2014: Managing Director at Majestic Capital Advisors, an investment advisory services firm

2005 - 2010: Director, Macquarie Group, a global financial services company with $600B under management
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Judd is an experienced attorney, with over 24 years of experience in legal, compliance, and investment advisory roles, including Senior Associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman, an AmLaw 100, global law firm. He holds a BA in American Studies from Fairfield University and a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law.