Chris Denson is a renowned innovation advocate, marketer, host, content creator, and author with an impressive track record in the innovation economy. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and currently serves as the SVP, US Director of Innovation at MullenLowe U.S., an award-winning creative agency. Chris is responsible for exploring and applying emerging innovations across Fortune 500 brands, global startup communities, popular culture, and new practices within the agency itself.

Chris is a humorist at heart and culturally curious. He is the creator and host of Innovation Crush, a popular series that has amassed over 750,000 subscribers globally. He is also the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules, which is a series of personal and professional examinations of what it takes to thrive in today's innovation economy. His work has been featured in notable publications like Adweek, Forbes, Inc Magazine, FOX, and the New York Times.

Chris's expertise lies in uncovering unique business insights, cultural touchpoints, technological capability, imaginative thinking, and emotional intelligence required to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. He has applied these skills to notable organizations such as The Obama Administration, Art Basel Miami, the American Film Institute's Digital Content Lab, HubSpot, and Omnicom Media Group. Additionally, he serves as the innovator-in-residence at Pipelines, a new platform designed to introduce talented Gen Z and young Millennials of color to career opportunities in the creative, technology, and entertainment industries.