Connor Krist
About Connor Krist
Connor Krist serves as the Director of Finance at Catalyst Software, where he has been employed since 2024. He has a strong background in finance, having managed significant investments and held various finance roles in notable companies.
Work at Catalyst Software
Connor Krist has been serving as the Director of Finance at Catalyst Software since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy within the organization. His tenure at Catalyst Software has included evaluating and executing private investments, contributing to the company's financial growth and stability. Prior to this position, he held the role of Senior Finance Manager at the same company for one year, starting in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Connor Krist holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, where he studied from 2018 to 2020 and graduated in the top 5% of his class. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and History from Vanderbilt University, where he similarly graduated in the top 5% of his class. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance and analytics, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Finance
Before joining Catalyst Software, Connor Krist held various finance-related positions. He worked as the Director of Finance and Business Intelligence at ModMed from 2022 to 2023, where he led finance operations for a significant investment area. His earlier experience includes roles at Klara, where he served as Manager of Finance and Analytics, and as Finance and Analytics Associate. He began his career as an Investment Analyst at Global Endowment Management, where he also completed a summer internship.
Investment Achievements
Throughout his career, Connor Krist has been involved in significant financial transactions. He evaluated, proposed, structured, and executed 16 private investments totaling approximately $250 million. Additionally, he played a key role in the successful sale of a start-up for around $150 million, achieving a 5x return on invested equity. He also collaborated with CEOs to raise $20 million in Series B equity and debt from notable investors, including Google and FirstMark.