I helped create the technology that powers Arts and Culture. Then I worked with private-sector innovators.
Now — I’m back. Helping Arts and Culture organizations build what’s next.
Innovation Partner
for Arts and Culture
I help cultural organizations thrive in times of rapid change.
The world is changing fast. Technology is changing fast. I’m ready — and I want to help you be ready too.
When I stepped into the private sector in 2021, I didn’t know if I’d return to Arts and Culture. Not because I didn’t love it — you are my tribe — but because I wanted to stretch, learn, and see how the most innovative companies were navigating change.
What I learned:
✔️ No sector — not even big tech — is immune to disruption.
✔️ Smaller, more focused teams are the future, not a liability.
✔️ My best contribution is right here — helping cultural organizations move forward, confidently and smartly.
Now, I’m back.
And I’m connecting the dots between:
• 20 years of business and tech leadership in Arts & Culture
• Innovation methods from the private sector
• Hands-on expertise in AI and emerging tech
If your organization is planning or adapting for what’s next — I’d love to work with you. It starts with a conversation.
How we might work together.
☑ Artificial Intelligence (AI) feasibility, roadmapping and implementation - The rise of AI is creating new urgency — but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or scary. The main thing is to be prepared. I work alongside teams to create a well-informed, safe and ethical AI roadmap that fits your organization.
☑ Fractional innovation leadership - I am outsourced tech/innovation leadership. I specialize in connecting dots between the business and technology and helping you plan and move with tech in a unified, cross-functional way. ➜ Watch the video
☑ Organizational innovation coaching - I spent the last years in the private sector helping tech teams improve how they collaborate/plan/build by prioritizing innovation. Now I help cultural orgs incorporate these moves — turning the fast-moving tide of change into practical action and momentum across the organization. ➜ Watch the video
☑ Outsourced R&D - You’ve got great ideas but limited bandwidth. I help you try/ test / learn new technology or business approaches—fast. No bloated overhead, just smart experimentation that helps you move from idea to feasible outcome. ➜ Watch the video
I’m Kristin Darrow.
For 20 years, I built tech that powers arts and culture — first at the Baltimore Symphony, then as a founding exec and Chief Product Officer at Tessitura, the leading CRM for arts and culture.
In 2021, I stepped out to help private sector tech companies evolve to move like the best innovator companies in the world as they manage change, lead innovation, and stay resilient.
Now I’m bringing that knowledge home to arts and culture.
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Work with me
I work with cultural organizations to use technology effectively at all levels in your organization.
My immediate focus is on helping cultural organizations find a tailored answer to “what are we doing with Artificial Intelligence?” But AI should fit into a wider tech landscape and I’m here for that too.
Put my deep AI research, decades of knowledge of the Arts and Culture sector, and Silicon Valley innovation coaching to work for you.
The best way to start? Let’s talk. Just humans figuring it out.
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