Who We Are
Founded in 2024 by a husband and wife team with over 50+ years of experience in all aspects of business and entrepreneurial endeavors, we established K & C Ventures as a way to use our expertise to help people and brands we believe in to reach their full potential. Have a great idea for a product? Are you starting a company to help the environment? Are you looking to use tech to innovate and change the world? Let us help you on your journey and make your dreams a reality. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur who is creating your first start-up or a seasoned business owner who is looking to get to the next level, we are here to elevate your company, help you scale and amplify your impact. Let's break boundaries and pave the way for success together.
Kelly Bottenfield
Co-founder/Chief Executive Officer
Kelly is the “K” in K & C Ventures, and more importantly, it stands for Knowledge. As the Co-Founder and former Chief Sales Officer at The Honey Pot Company, Kelly is an accomplished executive, consultant, and sales leader who has played pivotal roles in multiple CPG startups and entrepreneurial ventures. Her insight into successfully building brands - from conception to investment and eventual sale - is unparalleled.
Kind, astute, and a tremendous leader, Kelly’s knowledge of what it takes to succeed in modern business is not only exceptionally broad, but also remarkably deep. She understands that ongoing success is not just about amazing ideas, but also about implementing a well-thought-out strategy and fostering the relationships needed to execute it effectively.
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Chris Zirpoli
Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer
Chris is the “C” in K & C Ventures and, in his world, it stands for Creativity. An executive, a creative director, a consumer researcher and a designer, Chris has had the opportunity to be involved in countless digital entertainment and tech projects from inception and initial funding, through development, and inevitable national and world-wide release.
With an all-around business acumen, technical know-how and a passion for brand-building that is informed by consumer-driven growth, Chris brings energy, passion and an entrepreneurial spirit to not only life, but all of his ongoing creative pursuits and business ventures.
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