Chris Federspiel

Chris Federspiel is an experienced entrepreneur and leader with a diverse background in various industries. Currently, Chris serves as a Founders Pledge Member at Founders Pledge, contributing to a global community focused on social impact. As the Founder and CEO of blackthorn.io, Inc. since August 2015, Chris emphasizes app user experience and fostering a positive work environment. Previous roles include co-founding Brainiac, where Chris developed a service marketplace, and co-founding Plative, which achieved significant revenue growth. Chris has also held sales and management positions at Silverline, Internet Creations, and AKAM, alongside earlier entrepreneurial ventures. Chris holds a degree from The George Washington University.