CFE Spring Speaker Series: Kris Rudeegraap and Braydan Young, Co-founders of Sendoso

This event is open to the public on April 8th at 5:00 PM through this Zoom link 

Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder and CEO of Sendoso, alongside Braydan Young, Co-Founder and Chief Partnerships Officer of Sendoso, will both present at Chico State College of Business’ Center of Entrepreneurship (CFE), continuing our Spring Speaker Series on April 8th, 2021.

{Chico, Calif.} April 8th, 2021 — Kris Rudeegraap, has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent his time at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. Braydan Young has also had more than a decade in business development, previously served in roles in Demandbase (acquired by Intuit), Betts Recruiting, and Unum. They will be presenting to Chico State students during our Spring Speaker Series on April 8th. 

“We’ve all heard this popularly-quoted statistic: that 70% of the buyer’s journey is complete before a buyer even reaches out and that customer experience is crucial to conversion.  This is important learning for any business idea or existing business. We are excited to learn about Sendoso’s B-2-B focus and how they help their customers find success but providing an enhanced experience by building authentic relationships and connections” said Eva Shepherd-Nicoll, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship.  

Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform, helps companies stand out by giving them new ways to engage with customers throughout the buyer’s journey. By integrating digital and physical sending strategies, companies can increase the effectiveness of their existing go-to-market programs and improve their relationships with customers. Trusted by over 500 companies, Sendoso is an essential part of successful demand generation, account-based, and customer experience programs. Founded in 2016, Sendoso is backed by $54M in venture funding and has a global footprint, with a presence in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.  

About Kris Rudeegraap

Kris Rudeegraap is a Chico State Alumni who graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 2008. While he attended school, Kris received two business-related scholarships and a $25,000 award from the Center of Entrepreneurship. Kris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales, which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso.

About Braydan Young 

Braydan Young is a Chico State Alumni who graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 2009. Braydan also studied abroad in Spain for a semester in 2008. Braydan has more than a decade of experience in business development and initially led the sales team at Sendoso before transitioning to a more people-focused role. As Chief Productivity Officer, he oversees the learning and employee development functions for Sendoso team members. Braydan has previously served in roles at Demandbase (acquired by Intuit), Betts Recruiting, and Unum.

About COB The Center For Entrepreneurship

The Center for Entrepreneurship is dedicated to providing students the resources, inspiration, support, and mentorship for entrepreneurially-minded individuals from every school of thought. We seek to build a cohesive and collaborative interdisciplinary environment that brings together the university, community, and private sector resources. This ecosystem aims to provide sustainable and inclusive opportunities to all to influence innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the North State. 

For more information, contact:

Eva Shepherd-Nicoll, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship

elshepherd-nicoll@csuchico.edu