Chris Shipley

Chris Shipley has worked at the crossroads of emerging technology and new companies throughout her career. As Executive Producer of the DEMO Conference for more than 15 years, and subsequently as an independent consultant, Ms. Shipley has been instrumental in bringing more than 1,500 startup companies and products to market. In 2002, Fortune Small Business Magazine cited her as a "most perfect board member;” in 2004, the San Jose Business Journal placed her at the top of its list of Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley; in 2009, the DEMO conference gave her a Lifetime Achievement Award; and in 2010, SVForum honored her with its Visionary Award.