Ritchie Kruunenberg


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August 12, 2024

Ritchie Kruunenberg is the Vice President of Strategy & Startup Growth at Innovation Depot, where he drives strategic initiatives, supports founders through programs like Voltage and Boost, and fosters growth in Birmingham’s startup community. He is an active member of Rotaract’s leadership development program, serving as the Technology Chair, and contributes to the SXSW Pitch Competition as an advisory board member.

Originally from the Netherlands, Ritchie played Division 1 tennis at The University of Alabama and later coached UAB’s women’s tennis team. He holds an MBA from The University of Alabama and a master’s in Communications Management from UAB, bringing a well-rounded perspective to his work in entrepreneurship and innovation.

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