Kenny Kane
Chief Executive Operator, author, and systems builder
Austin, TX·kennykane@gmail.com·linkedin.com/in/kennykane·kenny-kane.com
Summary
Chief executive with more than 15 years building and scaling organizations across real estate, technology, and the nonprofit sector. Currently leads three organizations simultaneously as CEO of Firmspace, CEO of the Testicular Cancer Foundation, and Co-Founder and CTO of Gryt Health. Track record of national team leadership, digital transformation, and durable operational systems. Author of three books on leadership, ecommerce, and digital identity.
Core Competencies
Executive Experience
Firmspace
May 2017 – PresentPremium flexible office provider with locations nationwide
- Chief Executive OfficerOct 2022 – Present
- Chief Operating OfficerJul 2020 – Sep 2022
- Vice President of OperationsSep 2019 – Jun 2020
- Director of OperationsJan 2018 – Aug 2019
- Technology and Operations ConsultantMay 2017 – Dec 2017
- Promoted from consultant to CEO over five years; own finance, HR, IT, AV, security, construction, and compliance.
- Lead national teams delivering high-touch service to members across the U.S. portfolio.
- Scaled new locations through ground-up builds and technology integration.
- Modernized IT, AV, security, and facilities systems to improve member experience and reduce operating friction.
Testicular Cancer Foundation
Jun 2016 – PresentNational nonprofit focused on testicular cancer awareness, early detection, and survivorship
- Chief Executive Officer
- Direct organizational strategy, fundraising, governance, and national programs.
- Expanded digital presence and diversified fundraising channels.
- Grew the annual summit into a primary resource hub for survivors and caregivers.
- Deployed AI-assisted patient support to extend reach beyond staffed hours.
Gryt Health
Feb 2016 – PresentSurvivor-led healthtech company building patient-centered digital tools
- Co-Founder, Board Member & Chief Technology Officer
- Advise on technology strategy, governance, and operations.
- Guide product direction and digital infrastructure alongside engineers, researchers, and survivors.
Prior Leadership
Stupid Cancer
Jan 2010 – May 2016National platform for young adults affected by cancer
- Co-Founder & Chief Operating OfficerNov 2014 – May 2016
- Executive Vice President of MissionDec 2012 – Oct 2014
- Vice President of OperationsApr 2010 – Nov 2012
- Grew annual gross merchandise sales from roughly $5,000 to roughly $275,000.
- Produced five cross-country awareness campaigns that reached 48 states by road.
- Helped expand the combined social audience from about 15,000 to about 325,000 followers.
- Built volunteer networks, digital infrastructure, and signature programs.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, NYC
Aug 2014 – Jun 2016- Board ChairJan 2016 – Jun 2016
- Partnerships ChairAug 2014 – Dec 2015
- Launched a recurring subscription platform to stabilize membership revenue.
- Created a job board generating new recurring income.
Columnist
Oct 2014 – Mar 2016- Practical EcommerceMay 2015 – Mar 2016
- BigCommerceOct 2014 – Nov 2015
- Wrote on ecommerce operations, growth strategy, and nonprofit systems.
Books
- Own Your Name: A Practical Guide to Digital Disambiguation in the Age of AI. Digital identity, structured data, and how AI systems recognize people.
- Mission-Driven Ecommerce: What Building a Store Taught Me About Systems, Community, and Becoming an Operator
- The Accidental Nonprofiteer: Building Systems That Serve Your Mission (Not the Other Way Around)
Education
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Texas State University, McCoy College of BusinessBeginning Aug 2026
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Louisiana State University Shreveport2023
- B.S., Professional Communications, Farmingdale State College2010
Recognition & Affiliations
- Inductee, Islip High School Hall of Fame2026
- Member, Forbes Business Council2025 – Present; 2020 – 2022
- Member, Forbes Nonprofit Council2017 – 2018
- Nonprofiteer of the Year, YNPN-NYC2013