Chase Ross Emanuel is a seasoned professional with a passion for people, products, and partnerships. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Emanuel also studied Data Analytics at General Assembly and Product Management at Product School. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, including East Coast Partnerships at Carta, Product & Strategy Advisor at Empire Global Ventures LLC, Evangelist at Galvanize Inc, and Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Knowledge House. Emanuel has also worked for the Mayor's Office of Tech + Innovation and the Mayor's Office of Appointments, where he served as Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Communications, and Deputy Portfolio Manager, Rights & Representation/Economic Dev. Emanuel has also worked in political campaigns, as a Field Organizer for New Yorkers for de Blasio and Field Operations Manager for Vince Morgan for NYC Council. He is a Former Founder at MediaCoup and has served in various mentorship and counseling roles over the years.