Advisor - Industrial Manufacturing/Software
Chris is an accomplished entrepreneur with notable achievements in software and hardware innovation. After starting his career as a software engineer at Apple, he co-founded Notion, an all-in-one workspace for productivity which is valued at over $10 billion and used worldwide. Chris then went on to co-found Origin, an open additive manufacturing platform designed for mass production. There he acted as CEO from foundation and helped guide Origin during its successful merger with Stratasys, further solidifying the company’s position in the 3D printing industry.
Despite his rise to executive roles, Chris remains deeply involved in the technical aspects of his ventures. His career, primarily based in the San Francisco Bay Area, reflects a commitment to pushing technological boundaries and leveraging innovation to address global challenges. As an advisor to our venture fund, Chris’s vision and experience in guiding startups from inception to market leadership provide invaluable insights for fostering disruptive and successful businesses in today’s fast-paced environment.