Christopher Esclapez has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Christopher began their career at Accenture in 1998 as a Manager, where they successfully managed multi-million euro transformation projects for leading European Electronics & High tech companies. During their time at Accenture, Christopher implemented changes that improved the sharing of information, work management, and customer value delivery.
In 2007, Christopher founded Grandcrew.com, an online concert video streaming company. Christopher secured venture capital funding and developed the company into a fully functional VOD platform with a strong social strategy based on Facebook. Christopher also established partnerships with over 40 industry-leading record labels, making Grandcrew.com a prominent player in the music streaming sector. Christopher served as the CEO of Grandcrew.com until 2013.
Following their success with Grandcrew.com, Christopher went on to found 8020 Films in 2013. As the CEO, they led the company in providing video agency services, specializing in live streaming events. Christopher worked with renowned Music & Media Companies such as Netflix, Sony, and Universal, as well as various Brands, Institutions, and Advertising Agencies.
In 2015, Christopher co-founded MusicGurus, a prominent online music learning platform. The platform offers comprehensive skill enhancement programs for various instruments and music styles. As a co-founder, Christopher played a crucial role in establishing MusicGurus as one of the world's leading platforms for music education.
Most recently, in 2019, Christopher co-founded TELL app. Further details about their roles and responsibilities at TELL app are not provided in the structured information.
Christopher Esclapez completed their education with a Baccalaureate with Honors in Math & Physics from EABJM in 1994. Christopher went on to attend the University of Virginia from 1994 to 1998, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. In 2005, Christopher enrolled at INSEAD and obtained an MBA degree with a focus on Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship in 2006. In 2017, they attended Y Combinator's Startup School, further enhancing their knowledge in the field of Entrepreneurship.
January, 2015 - present