Kristy McCann — CEO

I didn't set out to become a CEO. I became one because I got tired of watching broken systems fail people. After 20 years as a CHRO and HR executive, I saw the same painful cycle repeat: performance reviews that led nowhere, engagement surveys no one acted on, learning platforms no one used, and talented people stuck without the skills or pathways to grow. I kept buying systems built by people who'd never sat through a performance review or had to explain to a CFO why "people analytics" weren't moving business metrics. So I drained my retirement account and built what actually works. I founded GoCoach & SkillCycle as I'm on a mission to democratize development and ensure all people have the skills they need to succeed. We've scaled from concept to a $30M+ valuation, grown ARR 400%+ YoY, expanded our enterprise client base 400% YoY, and earned recognition as a 3x Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Company. We've built a global marketplace of 500+ expert coaches and a human capital development platform that finally connects performance management, engagement data, and learning into one cohesive system—because feedback without outcomes is just noise. What I Bring: CEO & Founder Leadership | Vision-setting, scaling high-growth organizations, board governance, investor relations, operational rigor CHRO-Level Expertise | 20+ years leading organizational design, talent strategy, culture transformation, change management, and workforce planning at scale HR Tech & AI Innovation | Building and scaling HR AI SaaS platforms with product vision that solves real problems for real people M&A & Transformation | Leading cultural integration, post-merger alignment, and large-scale change across global teams Thought Leadership | Keynote speaker, executive coach, and advocate for learning-led development My Approach: I lead with transparency, authenticity, and high emotional intelligence. I'm a systems thinker with a bias for action who believes that learning isn't a point-in-time event—it's a muscle you build. Change is hard. Failure is part of growth. And the only way to future-proof your workforce is to invest in people from within. Industries I've Transformed: Financial Services | EdTech | HR Technology | SaaS | Professional Services | Global Enterprises I'm not just building a company. I'm building a movement to ensure every person—regardless of title, background, or geography—has access to the development they need to own their career and reach their potential. Let's connect if you're ready to move beyond performance theater and build a culture where learning drives results.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and HR Tech innovator focused on democratizing skills development.

Experience: 23 yrs 5 mos