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Ksenia 'KC' Chabanenko

Empowering Tech Companies, VCs and Execs to Build Trust Through Strategic Communications, PR, and Digital Marketing Expertise

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Rockford University

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About

A big-picture thinker, natural team leader, and winner of a Business Leaders competition at the age of 23, I have a proven track record in strategic communications, digital marketing, and PR. I specialize in building trust and credibility for tech companies, startups, and VC firms. With 20+ years of experience, I take a data-driven, results-oriented approach, ensuring communications align with clear business objectives and drive measurable impact. I started as a junior manager in a local business and built my way up to VP of Communications at a public tech company, including building and leading two tech PR agencies in Europe and the U.S. My expertise spans: - Building and scaling high-performing communications and marketing teams for public companies, startups, and SMBs; - Leading comms & marketing in tech for 15+ years, driving strategic growth and brand credibility; - Founding and running two tech PR agencies with a global client base; - Developing and executing communications strategies that generated exponential growth in positive brand awareness; - Leading investor relations communications and shaping IR strategies for startups; - Securing media coverage in hundreds of top-ti

Experience

Women in Leadership Program Advisor MemberRockford University Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 2025
Head of Marketing Communications and Public RelationsTraceAir Technologies Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Apr 2019 to Jun 2022
Head of CommunicationsHYVE Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jul 2017 to Apr 2019
Head of Communications and Business Development, Global PR DirectorMy.com Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 2014 to Jan 2017
Vice President of CommunicationsMail.ru Group Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Nov 2011 to Nov 2014
Head of Marketing and Public RelationsSM TRADE Basic company page — company details not listed yet
May 2006 to Dec 2008
Marketing Communications ManagerNew Reality Group Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Oct 2002 to Oct 2003

Education

University of Maryland
Master's degree with honors, Technology Entrepreneurship
2019 to 2020
Harvard Business School
Stanford University