About
Erik Straub is a co-founder of Kickfurther and serves as its Head of Product Development. Founded in 2014 in Boulder, Colorado and now headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Kickfurther operates a marketplace that connects consumer packaged goods businesses with individuals who fund production costs, with repayment deferred until the inventory is sold. The company has raised more than $300 million for brands.
Founder at Kick Further
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Co-founders at Kick Further
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Sean De ClercqCo-founder & Chairman of the Board
Experience
- KickfurtherCo Founder and Head of Product Developmentcurrent2014 — presentBoulder Colorado
- New Brunswick TodayDirector of Advertising2013 — 201453 Paterson, New Brunswick NJ 08901
- Follow The PrinceProject Manager2012 — 2013
- Center for Non-ProfitsMembership Coordinator2011 — 2013
- High Net-Worth (HNW) ServicesQuality Assurance Team Lead2008 — 2010Morristown, NJ
- New Jersey Immigration Policy NetworkContract Organizer2007 — 2008New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Public Speaking36Management15Leadership13Strategy11Fundraising46Research13Nonprofits37Social Media52Community Outreach42Event Planning14Editing11Public Relations6
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Grant WritingProgram DevelopmentCustomer ServiceVolunteer ManagementTeachingBloggingNon-profitsPublic PolicyHigher EducationNewslettersGrantsMarketing- Inbound Certification — HubSpot
- Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Erik Straub?
- Erik Straub is a co-founder of Kickfurther and serves as its Head of Product Development. Founded in 2014 in Boulder, Colorado and now headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Kickfurther operates a marketplace that connects consumer packaged goods businesses with individuals who fund production costs, with repayment deferred until the inventory is sold. The company has raised more than $300 million for brands.
- Where does Erik Straub work?
- Erik Straub is Founder of Kick Further.
- What companies did Erik Straub found?
- Erik Straub founded Kick Further.
- Where did Erik Straub go to school?
- Erik Straub studied at Rutgers University (Philosophy with a focus in Social Justice); Watchung Hills Regional HS; Watchung Hills Regional HS.
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