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Chris Beaman
Entrepreneur and UX Designer
Chris Beaman, CEO & Founder at Astronomic
Chris Beaman is the CEO and founder of Astronomic, a startup accelerator based in Austin, Texas. He has a background in software engineering, UX/UI design, marketing, and startup founding.
Career Highlights
- CEO & Founder at Astronomic (June 2020 - present)
- CPO & Cofounder at MyPostOpCare (September 2015 - August 2017)
- CEO & Founder at Urban Engine (March 2015 - May 2017)
- CPO & Cofounder at Grapevine (January 2010 - November 2014)
Prior to founding Astronomic, Chris built and sold a venture-backed adtech startup called Grapevine. He has also founded a non-profit startup incubator (Urban Engine) and a for-profit venture studio (The Foundry). Additionally, he co-founded and scaled an orthopedic surgery SaaS company called MyPostOpCare, which he later sold to another investor.1
Personal Journey
Chris had a difficult childhood and made some mistakes in his youth, including a violent incident in 2007 that landed him in jail for a year. This experience compelled him to confront his beliefs, change his behavior, and devote himself to deep personal work. He has been sober for 7 years and has not been violent in 17 years.2
Mission & Impact
Chris is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and helping humankind innovate more quickly. He believes entrepreneurship is a powerful social cause that bestows important personal lessons and has a positive impact on society. Over the years, he has created numerous communities to connect people, including documentary film groups, sports leagues, startup communities, and networking events.2
