Chris is the founder of Big Lever Ventures and architect of the AI Collaboratory model. A veteran startup operator, Chris brings a "leverage over headcount" mindset to every build—favoring small teams, fast iteration, and applied AI over theory. He leads by doing, helping teams turn ambitious ideas into working systems that ship, scale, and create real value. At Big Lever, he’s championed a fully transparent, opt-in culture—where every contributor sees the numbers, shares in the upside, and chooses their own path.