Where does Kristen Denzer work?

Kristen Denzer is Founder of Tierra Encantada.

Where did Kristen Denzer go to school?

Kristen Denzer studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance); University of Minnesota (PhD, Evaluation Studies); University of Minnesota Duluth (MA, Advocacy and Leadership).

Kristen Denzer

Founder

Founder at Tierra Encantada

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

FoundedTierra Encantada

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About

Kristen Denzer founded Tierra Encantada, a Spanish immersion early education company, in 2013 and serves as its Founder, Executive Chair, and CEO, having grown it from a single center into a national franchise brand. She is also the founder of Denzer Holdings, a real estate development company managing over 150,000 square feet of commercial property, and previously built and sold a dog daycare and an event rental company. Denzer invests across sectors including hotels, apartment complexes, and a distillery, and serves on the board of Clementine's Ice Cream.

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Susquehanna Growth EquityNew York

Experience

Tierra EncantadaFounder, Executive Chair, & CEOcurrent2013 — presentMinneapolis, MN
Denzer HoldingsPresidentcurrent2013 — presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Clementine's Ice CreamBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
The Woof RoomCo-Founder & CEO2010 — 2016Roseville, MN
The Advancement CompanyConsultant, Speaker, & Trainer2008 — 2016Minneapolis, MN
Deckci Decor/Cici EventsFounder & CEO2008 — 2016St. Paul, MN

Skills & more

ManagementLeadershipPublic Speaking9Strategic Planning2Business Analysis1Market ResearchSocial Media2Business DevelopmentStartupsProduct DevelopmentBusiness InnovationMarketing

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Who is Kristen Denzer?: Kristen Denzer founded Tierra Encantada, a Spanish immersion early education company, in 2013 and serves as its Founder, Executive Chair, and CEO, having grown it from a single center into a national franchise brand. She is also the founder of Denzer Holdings, a real estate development company managing over 150,000 square feet of commercial property, and previously built and sold a dog daycare and an event rental company. Denzer invests across sectors including hotels, apartment complexes, and a distillery, and serves on the board of Clementine's Ice Cream.
Where does Kristen Denzer work?: Kristen Denzer is Founder of Tierra Encantada.
What companies did Kristen Denzer found?: Kristen Denzer founded Tierra Encantada.
Where did Kristen Denzer go to school?: Kristen Denzer studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance); University of Minnesota (PhD, Evaluation Studies); University of Minnesota Duluth (MA, Advocacy and Leadership).

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Shared employers

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Peter KappInvestor at Susquehanna Growth Equity John McGinleyInvestor at Susquehanna Growth Equity Kyle SquillarioInvestor at Susquehanna Growth Equity Tejas KapadiaSenior Associate at o15 Capital Partners