Kevin Rice

Kevin has spent his entire career in the fast-paced world of startups, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical prowess. He successfully led engineering teams at TrialPay and Yub, both of which were acquired due to his strategic guidance. At Airbnb, Kevin showcased his remarkable ability to scale operations, growing the infrastructure engineering team from 15 to 150 people. His initiatives reduced website downtime by tenfold and saved the company $53M annually by cutting 5M user issues. He also spearheaded Airbnb’s largest product and technical integration post-acquisition, underscoring his adeptness at managing complex projects.

Throughout his career, Kevin has influenced organizations of up to 6,000 people, from CEOs to individual contributors. His unique talent for rapidly scaling teams, redefining job functions, integrating teams post-acquisition, and transforming them into strategic differentiators has set him apart as a leader who consistently creates clarity from chaos.

Kevin’s true passion lies in empowering people to overcome challenges and achieve the seemingly impossible. He is renowned for bridging the often disjointed worlds of rational precision and human relationships, fostering environments where both can thrive.