Kristen Grossi brings over 15 years of experience to Los Angeles-based talkTECH (talktechcomm.com). Her multi-faceted approach in delivering strategic, results-oriented PR campaigns and launches, expertise in media relations, and grassroots branding tactics has a proven track record.Under Kristen's direction, talkTECH has developed into one of the fastest-growing U.S. PR firms for early-stage and established startups. She has managed communications for over $1B in collective venture capital funding announcements and facilitated media coverage for over 375 companies since talkTECH’s inception over 13 years ago. One-third of talkTECH's portfolio has been acquired. Prior to talkTECH, Kristen was the Director at Grace PR, a lifestyle agency in Chicago, where she managed a variety of noteworthy clients and high profile events. Kristen graduated with a B.A. in Public Corporate Communications from Butler University and is involved with organizations such as Women 2.0, L.A. Promise Fund, and has taught PR workshops at General Assembly LA and the 1871 Accelerator in Chicago. Kristen was honored with Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women Making a Difference” award and the L.A. Biz Award for “Women of Influence”.