Chris Hoyd

Chris Hoyd has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Chris is currently working at VYNYL as the Principal of Product & Innovation, where they lead a team of product managers, designers, and analysts. Chris'sprimary focus is on serving digital health and health tech clients, providing them with custom technology offerings. Chris also contributes as a Board Member and strategic advisor to early-stage companies in the healthcare sector.

Before joining VYNYL, Chris worked at Boise Startup Week as the Health Track Chair, responsible for creating and leading content and growth efforts for the business conference. Chris facilitated discussions on topics such as AI in healthcare, value-based care, and product management in healthcare.

Chris also has experience as a Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at BoiseCodeWorks, Idaho's first and largest software development bootcamp. Chris played a crucial role in marketing, sales, and outreach efforts, resulting in significant attendance and placement rate growth. Chris also established and managed key partnerships.

Furthermore, Chris worked as a Corporate Associate at Potts + Blacklock, PLLC, providing a broad range of corporate legal services to clients. Chris'sresponsibilities included advising entrepreneurs on entity formation, financing, and intellectual property matters, as well as drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements.

Chris's earlier experience includes working as the Director of Strategy and Operations at The Agora Projects, a community health startup, where they prepared the company for investment and scaling. Chris also served as an Associate at Sheridan Ross P.C., specializing in trademark, copyright, and advertising legal matters.

Overall, Chris Hoyd has a rich background in product management, entrepreneurship, and corporate law, with a particular focus on the healthcare industry.

Chris Hoyd obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Gonzaga University - School of Business Administration in the years 2004 to 2008. Following this, Chris pursued a Juris Doctor degree in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations from the University of Colorado between 2008 and 2011. In 2014, Chris attended General Assembly and completed a program in UX Research & Design, focusing on Design and Visual Communications.