Rich Knitter

Product and project leader across startups, agencies, ecommerce companies and now OxBlue.

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Technical PM at OxBlue · Since Feb 2024
24+
Years
8+
Companies
2
Startups
1
Acquisition

Entrepreneur

2000–2008

Built websites, ran an ecommerce bamboo company, started a web design business. Helped launch JackThreads before it sold to Thrillist.

Agency & Digital

2008–2013

First project manager at AirTight Design. Built Scout Marketing's first internal digital team. Led development of apps, websites, and campaigns.

Startup Founder

2013–2016

Co-founded Kanga, an app-based local delivery service. Built the MVP, hired dev talent, evolved the platform from B2C to B2B.

Product Leadership

2016–Present

Director of Product at Crown & Caliber, leading 20+ people. Built platforms for buying and selling luxury pre-owned watches. Technology was key in securing the HODINKEE acquisition. Now Technical PM at OxBlue — bridges engineering, product, and leadership. Uses Claude AI to automate project workflows in Jira and Confluence, building reporting that leadership actually reads.