Michael Kunde
About Michael Kunde
Michael Kunde serves as the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Gametime United, where he has been instrumental in driving significant growth and operational improvements since 2019. He has held various leadership roles in finance and operations across multiple organizations, including Starter Corp, Gap Inc., and Electronic Arts.
Current Role at Gametime United
Michael Kunde serves as the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Gametime United, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) and long-range planning strategies to improve cross-functional accountability. Under his leadership, Gametime United successfully navigated the challenges posed by the pandemic, recovering from zero revenue to achieve over $1 billion in revenue and expanding the workforce to 200 employees.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Prior to his current role, Kunde held several significant positions. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Spring Education Group from 2015 to 2018 and served as Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Live Gamer from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes roles at Electronic Arts as Vice President of Global Financial Planning & Analysis and at Polo Ralph Lauren as Vice President of Finance. His tenure at Gap Inc. included positions as Director of Strategy and Sr. Director of FP&A/Controller for Old Navy.
Educational Background
Michael Kunde earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Rhode Island. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from Columbia Business School. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in financial leadership.
Achievements in Financial Leadership
Kunde has achieved notable milestones throughout his career. He raised $30 million in equity funding from prominent investors, including Accel, GV, and Nimble Ventures. Under his leadership at Gametime United, the company achieved an industry-high Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60 and an employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 73. Additionally, he played a key role in professionalizing the leadership team and driving business execution.
Recognition and Awards
Under Michael Kunde's leadership, Gametime United received industry recognition, including being listed in Deloitte’s Fast 500 and ranking #13 in the AZ16 Marketplace in 2023. These accolades reflect the company's growth and success in the marketplace during his tenure.