Khris Thayer

Khris is CEO of OPTIZMO Technologies, which he co-founded in 2009 to help companies more easily comply with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 by more effectively managing and distributing their email suppression lists.

Khris brings over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurial and corporate environments, including 5 years working in the venture capital arena, leading research teams and developing strategies to successfully bring various SciTech and Consumer products to the market. His experience prior to OPTIZMO also includes 5 years in the telecommunications field, overseeing design and implementation of fiber networks and long haul data transport systems for both Incumbent utility providers and competitive local exchange carriers. He has built and overseen teams across the business spectrum, including engineering, product, sales, and client services, over the years.

Over the course of his career, Thayer has also been a motivational speaker and developed and launched various mentorship programs. He lives in Austin, TX where he is a supporter and active member of the local music industry.

Fun Fact: Khris is an accomplished musician. When he isn’t busy running OPTIZMO, he is the lead singer and guitarist for Austin-based band, Fallenash. This is not just a bunch of friends performing in their garage for fun. The band released their first album (The Backyard Symphony) in 2015 and continue to play occasional live shows to this day. Khris has also released several solo EPs. You can find all of the music on Spotify.