Chris Carlson

Chris Carlson is a growth leader enabled by cross-functional expertise and a knack for flawless execution. Chris has two successful exits and considerable experience raising funds and returning investor capital successfully. Chris is a proven executive and entrepreneur with board level experience, having managed global teams of over 200. He has lived and worked internationally, growing and selling business in America and Europe.

While COO at Digital Trends Media Group, where he lead all revenue and operational reporting lines, Chris oversaw substantial revenue and EBITDA growth.

Prior to DTMG, Chris was COO and Co-Founder of MusicQubed, one of the world’s leading digital music services based in London. After selling a majority stake in MusicQubed to Viacom, Chris returned with his family to Oregon in 2015.

Chris began his career in financial services, and managed funds for UBS O’Connor, Deutsche Bank before starting and eventually selling his own hedge fund.

Chris graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in 2000. Chris’ passion for entrepreneurial activities is reflected in his charitable and community activities having donated funds and expertise to Elevate Captial, StarveUps, Venture Partnership Foundation, TiE Oregon, and the RAIN accelerator. Chris and his wife enjoy being outdoors and doing crafts with their two young sons.