Krijn van der Raadt
Product Developer, CTO Mentor / Coach, Startup Advisor
Experienced Product Developer
From software engineer to Product- and Engineering executive, I've spearheaded ambitious projects at startups like AppFolio, MindTouch, and GreatCall, which we transformed from a single-product venture into a multi-product powerhouse. My expertise in lean product strategies and my leadership roles at various stage startups and scaleups position me as a trusted figure in product development and leadership.
Trusted Mentor and Coach
Throughout my 20-year career, I've passionately coached emerging product and engineering talent, both inside and outside the companies I've served. My commitment to fostering a culture of growth and support has been a cornerstone of my coaching philosophy, ensuring that every individual I guide reaches their fullest potential.
Knowledgeable Startup Advisor
I've worked closely with pre-revenue and VC-funded startups, helping them get off the ground and overcome challenges on their way to success. My guidance has often centered on simplifying their approach, understanding their customers better, and instilling the confidence they need to take decisive action. Through this hands-on support, they have successfully secured funding and refined their vision.
Experience
“Krijn is a highly intelligent, strategic thinker and planner and an effective technology leader. He was an integral part of helping our company grow from a startup to $300 million in annual revenues.”
David Inns, CEO
“Krijn was a great partner in building out our Platform org at AppFolio. He listened, advocated, measured, mentored, and jumped in himself in rebuilding the foundation of our product and helping our team build a new muscle and mindset.”
Charlotte Bradley, VP Product
“Krijn has been both an advisor on how to break out our digital strategy and someone willing to roll up his sleeves and do some of the hard work of architecting what we should build and how to think about the trade-offs we need to make. As a founder, it is refreshing to have someone step up to both help me think through what to do but then who is actually willing to step up to help us turn ideas into action.”
Kate Dilligan, Founder
“During due diligence, our third-party advisors conducted a thorough review of the entire technology platform and team, noting that it was a well-run organization with strong leadership and one of the cleaner diligence reviews that they have seen.”
Tom Ehrhart, Principal
“His leadership in engineering allowed us to align around an achievable product vision for the year, that could be communicated to both internal stakeholders as well as the market”
Andy Vaughn, Head of Product