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Biography
Chris possesses over a decade of expertise in initiating and growing businesses. He successfully launched his initial venture, a fashion technology company, which was acquired by a new operator in 2018. Subsequently, Chris founded an innovative beverage company, specializing in adaptogen-infused sparkling water. This venture secured $500,000 in seed funding and has expanded into over 1500 retail locations across Canada. Having stepped back from the daily operations of his beverage business, Chris currently leads a consulting firm dedicated to assisting technology entrepreneurs facing challenges in scaling their companies. Additionally, he is an investor in both a content production studio based in Toronto and a burgeoning burger company. Chris is passionate about aiding founders in strategizing the necessary systems, processes, and team expansions required to elevate their businesses to the next level.
What Companies and What Challenges?
- Technology businesses or agencies with high client churn - B2B companies with weak or non-existent sales operations - Technology founders who don't have any systems or processes in place to ensure they can sustain growth - Companies that are experiencing high employee turnover - E-commerce businesses who are having trouble predicting what inventory they need to buy to match future demand and ensuring they have enough cash on hand to manage the AR/AP cycles
Network
I possess an extensive network that includes Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), senior finance professionals (Vice President level and above), operational experts, and venture capital specialists.