mHUB Industry Disruptors ft. Kristi Ross

Industry Disruptors returns with the first installment of the 2026 series, in conversation with Kristi Ross, a serial entrepreneur who has spent three decades building, scaling, acquiring, and reinventing companies—and then did it all again by jumping industries entirely.

​Kristi helped scale tastytrade, one of Chicago’s most successful fintech companies, culminating in a $1B+ acquisition. Across her career, she has also operated through 40+ mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, and startups, gaining firsthand experience in how companies evolve, scale, and reinvent themselves.

​In 2022, Kristi made a deliberate shift from fintech into the coffee industry, launching U3 Coffee, a mission-driven brand focused on connecting farmers, entrepreneurs, and customers through transparency and storytelling.

​Attendees will walk away with:

• ​Perspective on how experienced founders think about building, scaling, and reinvention
• ​Insight into the decisions that shape long-term company trajectories, not just short-term wins
• ​A clearer lens on navigating uncertainty, inflection points, and career-defining moments
• ​Inspiration drawn from real operating experience across multiple industries and cycles

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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