Chris van Etten

Chris Van Etten currently serves as Senior Startups Manager at Future Founders, overseeing the Startup Bootcamp program for aspiring entrepreneurs and successfully securing $75,000 in funding from the NASDAQ Foundation. Previous experience includes roles as Entrepreneur in Residence at 1871 and Research & Grant Writer at the University of California, Irvine, where Chris authored scientific papers and coordinated an internship program. As a graduate of the Founder Institute's fall 2022 cohort, Chris developed key business initiatives and fostered relationships with business leaders. Chris also has a background in education, having worked as a Learning Specialist and held leadership roles at Noble Schools and Teach For America. Academic credentials include a B.A. from the University of Michigan, an MAT from Relay Graduate School of Education, and a Professional Certificate in Web Design from Northwestern University.