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Chris Fortier
Product Leader, Gamer and Professional Nerd
Chris Fortier is the Vice President of Product at Yuga Labs, the company behind popular Web3 projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC).15 He joined Yuga Labs in August 2022, taking on a role that involves supporting the team across Web3, metaverse, NFT, and product initiatives.13
Prior to joining Yuga Labs, Fortier worked at Rally.io, where he oversaw the platform's social token and NFT capabilities, led its strategic direction, and managed user experience.1 His experience also includes leading the development of creator-centric products at Twitch.1
In his role at Yuga Labs, Fortier is responsible for developing Web3, metaverse, NFTs, and product planning.4 He expressed excitement about his new position, stating, "I'll be helping build the next wave of digital experiences — not just for our Apes, Punks, Meebits, Voyagers, and Mutants, but for the entire web3 industry".1
Fortier describes himself as a "professional nerd" and currently resides in Austin, Texas.2 He has a playful side, inviting people to ask him about his board game room.2 His educational background includes studying at the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School.2
On LinkedIn, Chris Fortier's username is chris-fortier-a4333820.2
