Chris Franks

Chris Franks is a seasoned entrepreneur and educator with a diverse professional background. Currently serving as the Founder of ProFounder Network, which supports the growth of fellow entrepreneurs, Chris is also a Faculty Lecturer in Management and Marketing at the University of Colorado Denver. As a Local Leader for the Founder Institute, Chris assists aspiring entrepreneurs in launching their ventures through structured guidance. Previously, Chris held the position of CEO at CleverFunnel Marketing, where performance-based digital results were prioritized, and served as Chief Growth Officer at Schoolrunner. Chris co-founded RealGood Technologies, a firm specializing in technology platforms for political campaigns, which was successfully acquired in 2014. Chris holds a BA in History from Colorado State University and has significant experience in launching, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses, further enhanced by co-hosting the "How To Founder Podcast."