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Esports, gaming, consumer and entertainment angel investor (15+ investments)
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Early-stage esports and gaming startup advisor (15+ companies)
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Founder of Infinite Esports & Entertainment (sold to Immortals Gaming Club)
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Advised on multiple sports industry growth equity raises (e.g. Nitro Circus, Hayabusa Fightwear)
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Former NBA global marketing partnerships associate and founder of Ivy Sports Symposium
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Forbes 30 Under 30 inaugural class
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Princeton University graduate
Chris is an award-winning serial entrepreneur (Forbes 30 Under 30, among others) and startup mentor with a 15-year leadership track record of success in the global sports, esports and entertainment industries. A native of Germany, he is an angel investor in and start-up advisor to more than 30 companies across esports, gaming, consumer, entertainment and other verticals.
Chris started his career at the NBA and also founded the Ivy Sports Symposium, a widely-recognized non-profit organization that promoted the development of young leaders in the global sports industry. Most recently, he was the founder of Infinite Esports & Entertainment (OpTic Gaming/Houston Outlaws), which was acquired by Immortals Gaming Club (IGC).
Chris proudly serves on the board of Rise Above The Disorder, a non-profit organization dedicated to making mental health care accessible to everyone. Currently, he is the founder and C4+, an esports, gaming, sports and entertainment holdings and investment company, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University.