Career profile / CV

Krišjānis Ozols

Krisjanis (Chris) Ozols · Charlotte, North Carolina

Senior executive with experience across print-on-demand, e-commerce, and global fulfillment. Leadership spanning operational development, commercial growth, production technology, and strategic partnerships.

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Executive experience

Senior Director, Operations Development & Innovation

FYUL · Nov 2024 – Jan 2026

Built and scaled the Operations Development & Innovation function overseeing R&D and Quality Assurance. Led automation initiatives, AI-driven quality programs, and global fulfillment expansion projects to improve contribution margins and operational scalability.

Director, Operations Strategic Partnerships and R&D

Printful · May 2020 – Nov 2024

Developed supplier and equipment partnerships, introduced new production techniques, negotiated global contracts, and supported international facility expansion across a multi-continent network.

Director, Business Development & Partnerships

Printful · Sep 2017 – May 2020

Led enterprise partnerships, opened new market segments, negotiated multi-million-dollar agreements, and expanded SaaS platform integrations to develop new revenue streams.

Ventures & ecosystem

Founder

AAIM Tech · Dec 2025 – Present

AI solutions and automation consulting focused on production environments, quality automation, and operational digitization.

Consultant

POD Rockstar · Dec 2025 – Present

Industry consulting for print-on-demand operators across production, automation, product strategy, and revenue growth.

Angel Investor & Mentor

BADideas.fund · Jul 2022 – Present

Investing in and mentoring early-stage startups across SaaS, commerce, and technology.

Founder

Latvian American Startup Association · Feb 2026 – Present

Building connections between Latvian founders and US market opportunities.

Writing

Career profile · Updated October 2026