Chris Knape

Chris Knape has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Currently, they serve as the CEO and co-founder of Rare Candy, a collectibles marketplace designed for nerds to connect and collect online. Additionally, they held the position of Head of Product at Tempo from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Thumbtack as the Product Lead & Head of Partnerships from 2019 to 2020 and as the Product Lead of Supply Growth from 2016 to 2019. Chris also worked as a Product Manager at ZIRX from 2015 to 2016 and as a Business Development Lead, Apps for Google Play at Google from 2014 to 2015. Before their tenure at Google, they worked at YouTube in several roles, including Global Head of Business Intelligence and Manager of Content Operations Strategy and Operations. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Associate at The Boston Consulting Group and as an intern at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. This diverse background showcases their expertise in product management, business development, strategy, and operations.

Chris Knape attended Dartmouth College from 2004 to 2008, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government.