Kristal S.
About Kristal S.
Kristal S. serves as the Chief of Staff at 3Box Labs in the San Francisco Bay Area, having previously held leadership roles in strategy and operations at various tech companies. With a strong commitment to equity in technology, Kristal has contributed significantly to initiatives supporting underrepresented communities in the industry.
Current Role at 3Box Labs
Kristal S. serves as Chief of Staff at 3Box Labs, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various operational functions and supporting strategic initiatives within the organization. 3Box Labs focuses on building decentralized technologies, and Kristal's leadership contributes to the company's mission in the rapidly evolving crypto industry.
Previous Experience at YearOne
Before joining 3Box Labs, Kristal worked at YearOne, a Techstars 2020 startup, as Chief Strategy Officer from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she was instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the company, contributing to its growth and development in the tech sector.
Background in Operations and Engineering
Kristal has a diverse background that includes significant roles in operations and engineering. She served as Director of Business Operations/Product at Metal from 2018 to 2019 and held the position of Senior Interview Engineer at Karat from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Software Engineer - Infrastructure at BuzzFeed during the same period, showcasing her technical expertise.
Education and Professional Development
Kristal studied at Hackbright Academy, where she completed a Software Engineering Fellowship. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Western Governors University. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Advocacy and Community Involvement
Kristal advocates for equity in the tech industry, focusing on creating opportunities for underrepresented groups, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and people of color. She played a pivotal role in catalyzing growth at Techqueria, the largest Latinx in tech community, where she served as an Interim Board Member and Treasurer from 2021 to 2022.