Hi, I'm Keita Wangari - HRTech Founder | Human Advocate | CEO @ Exitous | Techstars ’25
My journey through adversity ignited a passion for HRTech. I founded Exitous to empower workers during job transitions, driven by a mission to create a world where every person has support. I thrive collaborating with innovators to build impactful solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded Exitous, Inc. to empower employees during job transitions.
Leading Exitous through the Techstars accelerator program.
Can share insights on building human-centered HRTech solutions.
🚀 Career trajectory
Product Design Leadership
Grew expertise in user-centered design and research, leading teams at Demandbase to enhance product experiences.
✦ Product Design
✦ User Research
✦ Leadership
Founding HRTech Innovator
Inspired by personal hardship, pivoted to found Exitous, aiming to revolutionize the employee exit experience.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ HRTech
✦ Startup
Techstars Accelerator Participant
Currently refining Exitous's strategy and scaling potential through the rigorous Techstars program.
✦ Accelerator
✦ Venture
✦ Growth
💪🏻 Superpowers
Empathetic Innovation Catalyst
Transforming personal adversity into solutions for employee well-being.
✦ Founded Exitous to address the human impact of job loss.
✦ Focuses on empowering vulnerable workers during transitions.
✦ Partners with innovators to build supportive HRTech.
Human-Centered Product Visionary
Leveraging deep user research to shape impactful technology.
✦ Directed Product Design & Research at Demandbase.
✦ Specializes in user experience, research, and usability testing.
✦ Drives product strategy through qualitative and quantitative insights.
Mission-Driven Entrepreneur
Building a movement for equitable career transitions.
✦ Leading Exitous through the Techstars accelerator program.
✦ Advocates for employees facing sudden job displacement.
✦ Seeks to minimize the negative effects of layoffs on families.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow founders and HR leaders to scale Exitous's impact.
✦ Exploring innovative partnerships to enhance employee support systems.
✦ Discovering new technologies and strategies in the HRTech landscape.
I can help with
✦ Sharing insights on building human-centered HRTech solutions.
✦ Offering guidance on user research and product development strategies.
✦ Providing a unique perspective on supporting employees through job transitions.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying strategic partners for pilot programs and early adoption.
✦ Finding mentors with experience scaling HRTech companies.
✦ Connecting with investors passionate about employee welfare and future of work.