Chris Gill

CEO, SVForum

Chris Gill is the CEO of SVForum (www.svforum.org), bringing decades of experience as a business executive across Europe, North America, and Asia. His career spans leadership roles in Fortune 100 companies, privately funded firms, and venture-backed startups. Previously, he served as President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE), where he championed entrepreneurship and innovation.

As a serial entrepreneur, Chris has co-founded eight companies, including The Access Group of Companies and Digitalent, with six achieving profitable liquidity events. His expertise in startups and venture investing has made him a sought-after speaker at prestigious institutions and events, including:

• Babson College

• National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India

• Oxford University Said Business School

• San Francisco University

• Startup and venture capital conferences worldwide

Chris also contributed as a coach for the Microsoft Innovation Accelerator program, guiding winning teams globally in business and entrepreneurship for two consecutive years.

He is a member of Sand Hill Angels (www.sandhillangels.com) and serves as a Board Member of the Mission College Center for Innovation and Technology. Chris is an accomplished writer, with articles featured in Financial Times, BusinessWeek, Linux Journal, and other notable publications. He also hosts the television show “The Silicon Valley Entrepreneur,” further showcasing his dedication to fostering innovation.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Manchester University (UK).