Devrin Carlson-Smith

Addressing the world's most complex digital challenges through innovation and its role as a disruptive force. Finch is the world’s first eCommerce growth platform built specifically for D2C brands. It is a single blueprint to plan, execute and manage all of your eCommerce growth. Entrepreneur//Adventurer. 25+ years building growth-businesses at the cutting-edge of technology. Microsoft and Madison Avenue Alumni, tech entrepreneur, Devrin is a recognized expert in platform creation, SaaS monetization, digital transformation and strategic marketing across the internet, mobile and Web3. Two exits. Devrin is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Finch, a leading eCommerce growth platform for brands. Formerly Devrin was CDO for Wirkn, the largest chat, video and AI recruitment platform for the shift-based workforce - and senior leadership for Kik Interactive, from start-up to a platform valuation of $1B+ and a user-base of over 300M users. With decades of experience in entrepreneurial, digital strategy and execution, Devrin continues to be one of the leading industry subject-matter experts on on comprehensive Digital Transformation, SaaS Enterprises, Conversational UI, AI. Devrin has held senior positions at Microsoft, Publicis Groupe, Omnicom’s TBWA Chiat, Droga5 (acquired: Accenture), Cable and Wireless and Big Fuel (acquired: Publicis 2010). He has delivered over 80 strategic partner executions with brands such as GM, Viacom, VICE Media, NBC News, Paramount Pictures, Pepsi, Skullcandy, Mondelez, Weather Channel and Burger King. His dynamic spirit and passion for technology and critical thinking has lead him to lead extensive speaking engagements both domestically and internationally.