Chris Gottschalk is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and operational executive with over 16 years of experience in the technology industry. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Mouro Capital, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm. Before joining Mouro, Chris worked as a Principal at Blumberg Capital, where he specialized in early-stage investments. He has also worked as a Summer Associate at Menlo Ventures, a Director of Corporate Development & Analytics at PlayPhone, and an Analyst at Cowen and Company and Intel.

Chris has invested in and advised several technology startup companies, including Bento, Blender, Earnup, Easyknock, Fundguard, Jassby, Lendio, Parsely, Roam Analytics, Sharegain, Simply Credit, Yotpo, and Katapult. He has also held board or board observer positions in these companies, contributing to their growth and success.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in economics and political science from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona. He was selected as a Kauffman Finalist in 2012, highlighting his exceptional skills and expertise in the technology industry.