Chris Clifford is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in technology, finance, and consumer goods. Currently a Partner at Transcend Digital, Chris specializes in software consulting, development, technical staffing, and digital transformation for a diverse clientele, including startups and Fortune 500 companies. As an investor in several innovative ventures, Chris supports MARLO Technologies, a finance marketplace for maritime operations, Freque, an online collaboration platform for filmmakers, Fyxt, a commercial property management solution, Automotus, a mobility analytics company, and others, while also serving as an advisor to Vylo, a news aggregation platform. Chris founded and led Day One Beverages, a venture-backed sparkling water brand, and previously held the role of CEO at gen!us, a cannabis industry-related CPG business unit. Chris holds a degree in Entrepreneurial Business from Loyola Marymount University.