Kyra Seay
Chief of Staff - Third Wave Systems
Kyra is an entrepreneurial leader with over 8 years of experience, who brings a powerful combination of innovation, efficiency, and cross-functional leadership to every project. With experience leading large-scale business operations, strategic special projects, communications, and DEI initiatives, she has a unique ability to integrate technology and foster a culture of efficiency that drives business growth even when resources are limited.
Known as an "executive Swiss-army knife", she is a driving force in operational excellence and strategic initiatives with executive leadership for tech and startup companies. She is formerly the Director of Social Innovation & Transformative Initiatives at Bumble and currently the Chief of Staff at Third Wave Systems, where she works directly with the executive team to drive strategic initiatives, operational improvements across the organization, and leads as the de facto Chief Marketing Officer.
She has been featured in Forbes and Austin Woman Magazine and has spoken at international conferences, such as TechCrunch. With a background in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa, she is dedicated to fostering innovation, inclusion, and growth at the intersection of brand, culture, societal and business impact. Known for her ability to create structure amidst ambiguity, she helps organizations navigate challenges, embrace innovation, and achieve high-impact results.
