Shawn Kernes
Experienced Executive with a focus on Product, Technology, and Operations
Shawn Kernes
Experienced Executive with a focus on Product, Technology, and Operations
South Lake Tahoe, California
Overview
Work Experience
Chief Executive Officer
2017 - 2022
A staggering 1-in-4 people are living with mental or emotional challenges, also known as mental illness. Our goal is to provide hope and support by addressing the top barriers to receiving care - cost, accessibility, and stigma.
C3PO
2015 - 2016
Overseeing Product, Technology, and Growth in Toronto.
Mobster
2013 - 2016
BuzzMob is a location-based platform that brings social media communication to real-world places and events. It connects with your current location and puts you in touch with the people around you in a real-time, live community. BuzzMobbers within the same location are instantly connected, to talk; share tips, photos, and media; and receive exclusive content from within a digital network. BuzzMob’s real-time social networking platform is changing the way we experience and interact with the everyday world.
CTO & SVP Product
2013 - 2015
Boost increases advertiser profitability by using a combination of humans and software to drive increased ad relevance at scale for many of the top Fortune 500s across Search, Social, Display and Mobile. The Boost marketplace comprises over 1,000 expert copywriters and image optimizers who compete to provide a diverse array of perspectives. Boost’s proprietary software identifies opportunities for creative optimization and drives performance using a combination of workflow tools and algorithms.
CTO / COO
2010 - 2012
Beyond the Rack is an exclusive online shopping club offering its members top designer brand fashions, accessories, beauty, and home and decor products up to 70% off retail prices.
CTO / COO
2009 - 2010
Cash4Gold (A Green Bullion Financial Services company) provided A quick, easy and safe way to monetize old and broken jewelry. CardWoo (A Green Bullion Financial Services company) provided holders of unwanted gift cards the chance to sell those gift cards for cash. CardWoo also offers gift cards to some of the world’s most popular stores and restaurants at great discounts!
Sr. Director, Product Development Customer Support
2007 - 2008
Responsible for driving eBay's next generation Customer Support Technology, working with eBay's Customer Support organization to ensure design and delivery of all technology solutions that enable eBay's thousands of agents around the world.
CTO / VP, Technology
2001 - 2007
StubHub is an online ticket exchange where fans buy or sell sports, concert, theater, and exclusive event tickets. StubHub offers fans exclusive event packages and charity auctions that no other Website offers. Acquired by eBay in 2007
VP, Technology
1999 - 2001
Director, Technology
1999 - 1999
Digital lifestyle infomediary, providing a secure personal space on the Internet.
Education
BS
1995 - 1998