Kristann Orton

Kristann Orton is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in technology and innovation. Currently serving as an Innovation Analyst and Interim Chief of Staff at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Kristann focuses on enhancing HPE's innovation portfolio in cloud services. As an Angel Investor for the Seattle Angel Conference, Kristann engages in impact investing. Previous experience includes co-founding 17 Ways, where Kristann led efforts to build a B2B solution for tracking SDG impact in supply chains, and founding Inceodia, LLC, which provides consulting services at the intersection of business and technology. Additional roles include human-centered design consulting at the Innovation Catalyst Group, research consultancy at West Health, and contributing to the US Department of Health and Human Services as an entrepreneur. Prior positions at Hewlett-Packard included leading global engineering teams and managing product strategies for video conferencing solutions. Kristann holds a BS in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara and a Certificate in Technology Leadership from Portland State University.