We’re thrilled to share that Wayne Crosby has officially joined Kismet as an advisor.
Wayne is someone I’ve admired since the day we met. He took a chance on me as an engineer years ago- and he’s been a mentor, champion, and source of steady guidance ever since. Having him onboard in an official capacity as we build Kismet is a milestone I’m incredibly grateful for.
Wayne brings a rare mix of technical depth and product intuition. He was:
- Founder of Google Slides, used by millions every day
- Director of Engineering at Google for 10 years, where he led large, impactful teams
- A 2x Y Combinator founder and most recently a Visiting Partner at Y Combinator
- Now founder of OrgOrg, a new venture in the future-of-work space
Throughout his career - from Google to Humu to his own startups - Wayne has consistently focused on building products that make people’s lives better and teams more effective. His perspective, particularly around product-market fit, engineering culture, and long-term company building, is already helping shape how we operate.
At Kismet, we’re focused on transforming how golf events are planned and run- with a product that simplifies logistics, improves experiences, and helps events raise more. Having Wayne’s insight and belief in the vision is huge as we work toward that mission.
I can’t think of a better person to help guide this first chapter.
-Kat
