Chris Riedel

Chris Riedel is the CEO and Chief Architect at ConectSx. Chris has also previously served as the Founder/CEO of ScholarFlip, Director of Strategy and Relationships at The University of Chicago, Assistant Director of Emerging Technologies and Communications at The University of Chicago, and Program Manager of Innovation and Business Development at University of Chicago. Prior to their work in academia, Chris was a Partner at Fulcrum Business Solutions and Manager of Interactive Creative at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management Inc. Chris began their career as a Teacher/Department Chair at Seminole High School.

Chris Riedel completed a BA in Humanities and Fine Art from the University of Iowa. Chris then went on to complete an MA in Religious Studies and Ethics from Chicago Theological Seminary. Finally, they completed a Master of Business Administration - MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of Iowa.