Chris McClelland

Chris McClelland is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and mentor, with a vast experience in the startup and venture capital industry. He is currently investing in early-stage founders at BroadstoneVC while serving as a mentor for Techstars, Ignite Accelerator, and Join Patch among others. His proficient background spans across various fields, including business, entrepreneurship, and music. He studied at Portora Royal School, Babson College, Queen's University Belfast, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse. McClelland has an impressive list of previous roles, including managing director at IgniteNI, founder and CEO at Brewbot, CEO at Ecliptic Labs, among others. As someone that has been through the trials and tribulations of starting and leading businesses in different sectors, McClelland is well positioned to offer sage advice and mentorship to new founders seeking to navigate through the complex startup ecosystem.