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Chas Ballew

Founder

Founder at Conveyor · Founder/Chairman at Aptible

Camas, Washington, United States

FoundedAptible · YCConveyor

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304 people in our graph share verified history with Chas — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mariano Rodríguez MonterdeunlockedChas: together at Princeton University (2005)
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Chas: together at University of Michigan
×3Chas: together at University of Michigan Law School

About

Chas Ballew is the founder and CEO of Conveyor, a company developing AI software to help vendors respond to security questionnaires. He previously co-founded Aptible, which was acquired by Opti9 and reached over $25M in annual recurring revenue. Ballew holds degrees from Princeton and Michigan Law and served as an Army officer.

Founder at Conveyor

Intro paths

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In turn, Chas can intro founders to Conveyor's investors below.

Conveyor's investors · 4

CERVIN VENTURESFremont · since 2025Maverick VenturesSan Francisco · $3M – $10M checksOregon Venture FundPortland · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025SignalFireSan Francisco · $250K – $15M checks · since 2025

Founder/Chairman at AptibleYC S14

Intro paths

YC

Chas went through Y Combinator (Summer 2014) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Chas can intro founders to Aptible's investors below.

Aptible's investors · 4

Base Venture Management, Inc.Oakland · $100K – $700K checks · since 2018Maverick VenturesSan Francisco · $3M – $10M checks · since 2018Thrive CapitalNew York · $500K – $25M checks · since 2018Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2014

Co-founders at Aptible

FMFrank Macreery
Frank MacreeryFounder/CEO
WM
William MacreeryExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. ConveyorCEOcurrent2021 — present
  2. AptibleCEO and co-founder2013 — 2021San Francisco, CA
  3. United States Department of the ArmyAssistant to the General Counsel2009 — 2013Pentagon, Washington, DC
  4. University of MichiganGraduate Student Instructor2007 — 2009Ann Arbor, MI
  5. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiSummer Associate2008Palo Alto, CA
  6. Federal Public DefenderLaw Clerk2007Eugene, OR
  7. Princeton Student Design AgencyFounder2001 — 2006Princeton, New Jersey, United States
  8. NW Computer ConsultantsFounder1998 — 2001

Skills & more

Legal Writing14Legal Research9

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chas Ballew?
Chas Ballew is the founder and CEO of Conveyor, a company developing AI software to help vendors respond to security questionnaires. He previously co-founded Aptible, which was acquired by Opti9 and reached over $25M in annual recurring revenue. Ballew holds degrees from Princeton and Michigan Law and served as an Army officer.
Where does Chas Ballew work?
Chas Ballew is Founder/Chairman of Aptible and Founder at Conveyor.
What companies did Chas Ballew found?
Chas Ballew founded Aptible, Conveyor.
Where did Chas Ballew go to school?
Chas Ballew studied at Princeton University (AB, Psychology); University of Michigan Law School (J.D.).

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