Chris Onan co-founded and operated Galvanize, a large education platform business that reached ~$50M revenue before exit, while simultaneously running an in-house seed fund that invested in 50+ companies including Self Financial, JumpCloud, and Rachio. He brings strategy consulting experience from L.E.K. and serves on the investment committee of A-Street, a fund focused on K-12 and education solutions, creating a distinctive background combining hands-on operating experience with education-focused investing.

• Championing the Colorado and Denver tech ecosystem. He frequently highlights local wins, such as the significant growth of Slack in the region, and acts as a connector by praising community builders like JB Holston and actively participating in Denver Startup Week.
• Heavy involvement with the Galvanize community as a central hub for his network. He regularly posts about events held at the campus, ranging from educational sessions on finding customers to hosting government officials like Senator Cory Gardner to meet students.
• Public celebration of portfolio company milestones and exits. He actively promotes the achievements of founders he backs, such as sharing press about Artifact Uprising or offering congratulations to the SendGrid crew on major company events.
• Appreciation for the grit and challenges required to build a company. He connects with the human side of leadership, evidenced by his appreciation for founders who show perseverance and his interest in honest discussions about startup failures and mistakes.