Chris Herd

Chris Herd is the Founder and CEO of Firstbase, a company he established in 2019 to streamline the process of equipping remote teams with the necessary tools and equipment. Before founding Firstbase, Herd was the CEO of Nexves, a company he started in 2018. His background includes over eight years of experience in operations, business management, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on building and scaling distributed teams globally.12

Firstbase provides a platform that automates the employee and asset lifecycle, enabling companies to set up, support, and scale their distributed teams effectively. The service is designed to manage the logistics of providing essential equipment to remote workers, which includes everything from laptops to office furniture.34 The platform has been utilized by various organizations, ranging from startups to well-known companies like Spotify and NewRelic.5

Herd's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree in Architecture from Robert Gordon University. He is also an investor at Logos Labs, where he identifies and invests in promising startups in the tech sector.25 His vision for Firstbase is rooted in the belief that distributed work will significantly enhance the quality of life for workers by providing them with more autonomy and flexibility in their work environments.5