G Craig Vachon

G Craig Vachon is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as the Founder and Managing Partner of the Chowdahead Growth Fund, a seed investment firm based in Carmel, California. He established this firm in October 2018, focusing on seed investments in startups that aim to positively impact the world while achieving profitability. His investment strategy targets organizations with scalable business models, a potential reach of over a billion people, sustainable competitive advantages, and tangible benefits to humanity. Notably, Vachon has successfully backed four unicorns during his investment career, with a diverse portfolio that includes companies like AnchorFree/Aura/Twingate, Humanity, and AI-Redefined.1

In addition to his role at Chowdahead Growth Fund, Vachon is also the Chief Executive Officer of AI Redefined (AIR) since April 2021, where he emphasizes the importance of human-AI collaboration to solve complex problems. He has previously held significant positions such as Senior Partner - Head of US Operations and Chairman of Yseop at NextStage since November 2018.1 With over 25 years of experience in leading operations and product development across various sectors, Vachon is recognized for his strategic insights and commitment to fostering innovation that benefits society.1