Chris is the Head of Finance at Inspired Capital, where he manages all financial and internal operations of the firm. Prior to Inspired, Chris was based in the Bay Area as the CFO of Pruven Capital, an independent venture firm launched in partnership with Prudential.

After nearly a decade in public markets, Chris found that venture capital channels his passion for building and solving complex problems. What drew him to the early-stage market is the opportunity to work closely with founders, helping them navigate challenges and think strategically to turn bold ideas into impactful, high-growth companies.

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Chris has over 15 years of financial services experience and prior to Pruven Capital he worked on Prudential’s IR and M&A teams. He was responsible for helping the company engage with investors and sell-side analysts and helped the M&A team complete over $500M worth of acquisitions across the globe.  Chris is also a member of the Board of Directors of VCBC, the largest industry association of venture capital finance professionals.

Chris holds an MBA from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Lehigh University. Outside of work, you can find him experimenting with new recipes or perfecting his weekend gardening skills with his wife and young children.