Craig Hagopian

Founder & Board Member at Benefunder

Craig Hagopian has an extensive work history, beginning in 1987 with Epson as Manager of New Product Development. In 1994 they joined SkyTel (acquired by MCI Worldcom) as GM/VP of the Consumer Products Group. In 2001, they became CMO of AXESSTEL, during which time the company's market value increased to over $60M. In 2005, they became President of V-Enable, Inc. In 2009, they Co-Founded xAd, Inc., the largest mobile-local advertising network in the U.S. In 2013, they Co-Founded Pushing Innovation, which is building and licensing the platform and data technology being deployed by BeneFunder.org, a 501(c)(3). Craig also Founded and became a Board Member of BeneFunder.org, a non-profit, and Founded and became CEO of Coffee Blenders, the world's first family of gourmet functional coffees. Finally, in 2012 they Founded and became CEO of Chalk Digital, Inc., which is democratizing mobile advertising.

Craig Hagopian received their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University in 2006, with a focus in Global Executive. Craig also obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Southern California between 1985 and 1987, majoring in Business.

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  • Founder & Board Member

    March, 2013 - present