Chris Howard

Chris Howard is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, particularly known for his role as the founder and partner at Fuel Capital. Here are some key points about his background and career:

Founding and Roles

Chris Howard co-founded Fuel Capital in 2013 along with Brad Silverberg. Prior to founding Fuel Capital, he was a principal at Ignition Partners, where he created and ran the seed program.246

Professional Background

Before his venture capital career, Chris Howard spent about ten years in advertising and marketing. He worked at several notable companies, including:

• Heckler Associates, where he launched brands such as Aravon and Procare for New Balance.
• Gear.com, where he managed offline and online marketing before the company was sold to Overstock.
• Team One Advertising, where he managed national brand campaigns for Lexus and the American Cancer Society.243

Education

Chris Howard holds an MBA from the University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business, and a degree in Psychology with a minor in Art from Occidental College.3

Investments and Recognition

Chris Howard has invested in numerous successful companies, including Figma, Flexport, Lattice, PagerDuty, Highspot, Convoy, and Kong. His investments have often been at the seed stage, and he has been recognized for his achievements, including being listed on Forbes’ Midas Seed List in 2023 and previously on the Midas Brink List.156

Current Activities

In addition to his role at Fuel Capital, Chris Howard has recently launched Ritual Capital, where he serves as the Founder and Managing Partner. He continues to be involved in early-stage investments and supports founders in various aspects of their businesses, including branding, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.13

Chris Howard's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username ckhoward.