Ross K.

Co-Founder

Montague, Michigan, United States10 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • Co-founded Asteria Partners and Asteria Air.
  • Expert in air service development and aviation growth.
  • Strong background in startups and product development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Aviation expert with a strong entrepreneurial background.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

AirlinesEntrepreneurshipStartupsSalesforce.comSales OperationsBusiness Analysis

Other Skills

MarketingProduct DevelopmentFounderSales ProcessesGritSalesSalesforce.com AdministrationHubSpot Sales HubHubSpotScoutingPrivate EquityReal EstateUrban PlanningAviation

About

With 6+ years of entrepreneurial experience, I co-founded Asteria Partners, where we focus on advancing air service development strategies and providing demand reporting to enhance aviation growth. By working closely with stakeholders, we aim to foster innovation and drive progress in the aviation sector. As the founder of Trash Panda Capital, I manage a portfolio of physical and virtual businesses while leveraging expertise in startups, grit, and product development. My mission is to support impactful ventures and create meaningful solutions through collaboration and strategic initiatives.

Experience

The crm phd

Head of Sales

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos

Asteria partners

Co-Founder

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Montague, Michigan, United States · Remote

  • Focused on spearheading air service development initiatives, conducting catchment analysis and demand reporting to optimize airline development strategies.
  • Collaborating with industry stakeholders to drive growth and innovation in the aviation sector.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipAirlinesStartupsProduct DevelopmentFounder+5

Asteria air

Co-Founder

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Co-founded Asteria Air, focusing on restoring connectivity across Michigan, the Great Lakes, and the Midwest.
  • Developed innovative routes powered by turboprop aircraft and AI-driven software to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Strategically planned expansion to Traverse City and other Midwest and US hubs to meet growing travel demands.

Pong solutions

Founder

Apr 2022 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Montague, Michigan, United States

  • Salesforce Partner focused on SMB, Mid-Market and Private Equity Firms & their portfolio companies.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipStartupsProduct DevelopmentFounderSales Operations+4

Kicksaw

Salesforce Consultant

Oct 2019 – Aug 2020 · 10 mos · Remote

  • Salesforce Consultant tasked with implementations, migrations, repairs and more.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipSalesforce.comSalesforce.com AdministrationSales OperationsBusiness Analysis+3

Trash panda capital

Founder

Aug 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

  • Hold-co for Physical and Virtual businesses.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipStartupsFounderSales OperationsBusiness Analysis+3

Health & safety institute (hsi)

Sales Operations Specialist

Mar 2019 – Oct 2019 · 7 mos · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

  • Part of a Sales Operations Team, and one of three Salesforce Administrators.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipSales OperationsBusiness AnalysisSales ProcessesGrit+1

Numerator

Sales Operations Coordinator

Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 · 11 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Part of a Sales Operations Team, and one of three Salesforce Administrators.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipSales OperationsBusiness AnalysisSales ProcessesGrit+1

Freelance

Freelance

Aug 2017 – May 2018 · 9 mos

  • Various customer service and consulting roles.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipSales OperationsBusiness AnalysisSales ProcessesGrit+1

Ricondo & associates, inc.

Aviation Consultant

May 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Network Planning consultant and analyst.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipSales OperationsBusiness AnalysisSales ProcessesGrit+1

Streetwise, inc.

Development Coordinator

Jul 2015 – May 2016 · 10 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Fundraising Head & Salesforce Administrator.
MarketingEntrepreneurshipAirlinesSales OperationsBusiness AnalysisSales Processes+2

Education

University of Illinois Chicago

Batavia Senior High School

Aug 2007 – Jan 2011

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