Kim Gamez

DTC & Online Marketplaces: Meeting the Consumer Where They're At, July 11 @ 9:50  - 10:35 am

Kim Gamez is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience leading B2C-focused enterprises, investing, managing mergers and acquisitions, and launching startups. She has a proven track record of rapidly gaining market share in untapped industries. Her innovative work has earned her national recognition, including features in Forbes, The Today Show, and the moniker “Tech Start-Up Darling.”

Following the acquisition of her last startup, Mi Padrino, Kim joined the MSU Foundation as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Spartan Innovations, where she supports emerging ventures and shares her insights with the next generation of founders.

In January 2023, she combined her tech background and passion for hemp-derived beverages to launch Sober(ish)—a dynamic marketplace that connects content and community with brands and products designed to deliver a buzz.

Throughout her entrepreneurial journey, Kim has experienced the full spectrum of challenges and triumphs that come with launching new products and technologies. Grounded in grit and driven by an undeniable passion, she continues to embrace the magic and hustle of building something from the ground up.