Christie Kerner is a seasoned leader with a rare blend of experience in both high-growth startups and profitable, sustainable businesses. As Chief Operating Officer at Blackpearl Group, she brings over 30 years of expertise in scaling companies, leading global teams, and driving operational excellence.Christie has built and exited multiple companies, served as an Entrepreneur in Residence across various organizations, and advised hundreds of founders – from SMB owners to venture-backed startups – on strategic growth, leadership, and decision-making. She previously led the Center for Entrepreneurship at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, the largest public university in the U.S., and served as Executive Director of Student Entrepreneurship across ASU. She als...