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Chris Federspiel
Entrepreneur and Founder focused on user experience
Chris Federspiel is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader based in New York, New York.1 He is currently a Member and Admin at Founders Pledge, a role he has held since October 2022.1
Professional Background
Chris is the Founder and CEO of blackthorn.io, Inc., a position he has held since August 2015.1 Blackthorn.io focuses on app user experience and creating an enjoyable work environment. In his role, Chris is constantly seeking ideas to help scale the business.
Entrepreneurial Journey
Throughout his career, Chris has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures:
- Co-founded Brainiac, developing a marketplace app for connecting service providers with consumers
- Co-founded Plative (formerly CRM Passport), growing it to 32 employees and $3M in revenue within 18 months
- Founded PCDVDTeacher, which he describes as his first entrepreneurial experience
Professional Experience
Chris has a diverse professional background, including roles such as:
- Account Executive at Silverline
- Director of Sales and Marketing at Internet Creations
- Property Manager at AKAM
- Various positions in companies like General Motors, Pier 1, and Lanier Worldwide
Skills and Certifications
Chris holds several Salesforce certifications, including:
- Certified Service Cloud Consultant
- Certified Administrator
- Certified Developer
- Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
Personal Interests
Chris describes himself as a "professional unsubscriber" and "cat dad" who is "obsessed with life's UX".1 He recently announced the formation of a nonprofit called "Well Fed" with his wife Sophie Federspiel, focusing on addressing people's basic needs.2
