Christine / Chris Heckart

Christine "Chris" Heckart is a seasoned entrepreneur and board member recognized for significant contributions across various technology and advisory roles. As the CEO and Founder of Xapa since June 2021, Chris addresses the challenges faced by Millennial and Gen Z workers. Chris also serves on the boards of SiTime, Contentful, and the Next Generation Director's Academy, focusing on promoting diversity in board service. Other engagements include being a partner at R360 Global and a limited partner in Operator Collective, both aimed at enhancing capital stewardship and investing in tech innovation, respectively. Previously, Chris held the CEO position at Scalyr until its acquisition by SentinelOne and served on the board of directors for 6sense and Lam Research. Chris holds a BA in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder.