Kerry Schrader

Kerry Schrader

AL, US

10 reviews

7 verified

Former HR executive to CEO of tech start up. Becoming the 37th black female to raise a $1M round of funding. Kerry accomplished all of this while managing a family and beating breast cancer.

10 reviews

7 verified

Kerry Schrader BBA,MBA, is the Cofounder/CEO of Mixtroz. She is the 37th Black Female to ever raise over $1m in tech. Kerry has more than 25 years' experience positively impacting the human assets of large companies including Ford, Alcoa, and Sears Holdings Corporation. Mrs. Schrader has vast experience developing programs that engage work-forces with results that increased productivity and bottom-line profitability. Mrs. Schrader is a board member of Creative Startups, Birmingham's inaugural Mayor's Small Business Council, UAB's O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center's Advisory Board, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Black in Tech Nashville and Named to 100 Powerful Women list by Entrepreneur Magazine- 2019.Most importantly, she is a breast cancer survivor! #earlydetectionsaveslives

Kerry Schrader BBA,MBA, is the Cofounder/CEO of Mixtroz. She is the 37th Black Female to ever raise over $1m in tech. Kerry has more than 25 years' experience positively impacting the human assets of large companies including Ford, Alcoa, and Sears Holdings Corporation. Mrs. Schrader has vast experience developing programs that engage work-forces with results that increased productivity and bottom-line profitability. Mrs. Schrader is a board member of Creative Startups, Birmingham's inaugural Mayor's Small Business Council, UAB's O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center's Advisory Board, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Black in Tech Nashville and Named to 100 Powerful Women list by Entrepreneur Magazine- 2019.Most importantly, she is a breast cancer survivor! #earlydetectionsaveslives

The Unlikely Tech CEO: From Senior HR Leader to Tech Startup CEO

In this talk, Kerry speaks about the ebbs and flows of her career. From managing a McDonalds, to landing the dream job at Ford Motor Company as a single mother. She then digs into her experience working toward a Master's degree while working full-time and building a new family. In the second part of her talk, Kerry talks IPO and subsequent sabbatical and how that led her to take a deep dive into Entrepreneurship with her daughter leaving a 6-figure corporate salary behind while remaining...
Educational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

Virtual Presentation

I can present any of my programs virtually. My office setting is professional, and I have high-quality equipment to broadcast my virtual presentation.
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

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BAKER DONELSON

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J.B.S., ATTORNEY, BAKER DONELSON
Verified @bakerdonelson.com

Kerry is the perfect person to inspire people to pursue their dreams. Not only is her professional background tailor-made for an audience, but her personality makes her speaking success a virtual certainty. Kerry is keenly aware of all the elements necessary to make an event memorable and impactful.

BRAND WISE

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J.D., PRESIDENT, BRAND WISE
Verified @jamiedunham.com

Kerry Schrader is smart, warm and engaging and that's what she has fostered in her presentation. This executive has taken her experiences in HR and used it to create technology that puts human exchange back in the networking experience. Brilliant!

OLD SCHOOL TACTICS + NEW SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY

On-Site

H., OLD SCHOOL TACTICS + NEW SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY

I enjoyed the speakers knowledge and delivery. I also enjoyed the breakout session and being able to interact with other conference goers. Full of engagement and communication with people we did not know upon entering the room as well as additional information.

GIRLS TO THE MOON

On-Site

C.R., CO-FOUNDER, GIRLS TO THE MOON
Verified @COURTENAYROGERS.COM

Kerry is changing the way people see women innovators and entrepreneurs. She is a thought leader in our community (Nashville) and it's an honor to have her speak and mentor young girls every year at our Girls To The Moon events.

On-Site

L.K.

Kerry is going to do AMAZING things; her enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring!

On-Site

H.G.B.

I heard Kerry speak, she told the story of how Mixtroz was created and I am inspired. She is very smart, savvy woman.

Forge

On-Site

K.L., Owner, Forge
Verified @workatforge.com

One of the most powerful things about Kerry's presentation (and this is true for every time I have seen her speak) is their complete honesty. She does not hide the really hard times on her journey nor does she glamorize her success.

Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship

On-Site

K.G., Center Coordinator, Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship
Verified @csbsju.edu

Kerry, I heard you speak at the USASBE conference! It was so fun to hear your story! Thank you for making my first USASBE experience awesome!

United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship

On-Site

E.L., President, United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Verified @gmail.com

From the moment they stepped on stage the audience knew they were in for something special. It's easy to see how everyone can personally connect with the problem Mixtroz solves - we've all been there - but what wow'd the audience was the candor, dynamism, truth, humor, and humility of co-founders Ashlee and Kerry. They may have been told they were 'quad outsiders' at the start, but their story of passion, perseverance, hard work, and hustle is powerful and will inspire generations to come

NewBoCo

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J.W., Events Director, NewBoCo
Verified @newbo.co

I want to send you a note because I have received so many side notes from people saying how much they loved you and Kerry and your talk.(Virtual Presentation) Just wanted to know that everyone just loved you both. EntreFest 2020