Christopher Wilder is a highly experienced technology professional with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, networking, and telecommunications. He has worked with dozens of the world's largest technology firms, providing expertise in go-to-market strategy, technology architecture, content strategy, and M&A. As co-author of the best-selling business book "Influencing the Influencers" and author of several technology ebook publications, he has established himself as an industry thought leader. Chris has also contributed to leading publications such as The Boston Globe, New York Times, Forbes, and TechTarget.

Chris has held various executive management positions, including leading practices for security and enterprise applications for industry analyst firm Moor Insights & Strategy, Chairman & CEO for IoT firm Tiga Energy Services, and CMO for Open Source Real-Time Communications (RTC) company TeleStax, among others. He currently serves as a Managing Director and technology advisor for a London-based investment fund focused on energy and technology. Additionally, he provides advice and due diligence to multiple venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds.

With a degree in marketing, an executive certification from The California Institute of Technology for Machine Learning and Big Data, and extensive experience on the ground floor of several successful (and not so successful) startups, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He is a former Spook at the United States Navy and has worked for SMART Technologies, among other organizations.