Chris Cunningham
InvestorCo-Founder at C2 Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $100K β $500K checks Β· typically $500K
About
Chris co-founded C2 Ventures with Matt Olivo after spending over 20 years in tech as a founder, operator, and executive. He co-founded appssavvy, a native advertising pioneer that grew to $70M in revenue, then became an angel investor. He hosts the Superpowers podcast and the In the Trenches video series, and is an LP in Bowery Capital and Techstars.
Chris Cunningham @c2cunningham
Thank you @AlleyWatch 2025 Tech Predictions from @C2_Ventures https://t.co/iPbq0HfXo0
Jan 2, 2025 Β· β₯ 4
Chris Cunningham @c2cunningham
Really smart/educated people donβt go into politics & serve the people. They stay in the private sector b/c they can make a fortune using their brain and can get shit done. Why canβt the private sector fund the most talented leaders to serve in office to offset their sacrifice?
Jun 28, 2024 Β· β₯ 2
Chris Cunningham @c2cunningham
lets goooo!! https://t.co/Gnc8u7ioqI
May 1, 2024 Β· β₯ 1
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsSaaS
Experience
- C2 VenturesFounder / Managing Partnercurrent2014 β presentGreater New York City Area
- Superpowers PodcastPodcastercurrent2019 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Cornell TechCo Chair and Mentor2017 β 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- BUILDBoard Member - NYC2017 β 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
- Bowery CapitalLimited Partner2014 β 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
- UnacastPresident2016 β 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- ironSourceVice President2014 β 2016Greater New York City Area
- The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)Advisor2012 β 2014Greater Boston
- CNBC and Bloomberg TVExpert commentator2008 β 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- appssavvyFounder and CEO2008 β 2014New York City
- Webs.com (acquired by Vistaprint 2011 $117MM)Vice President of Revenue and Partnerships2006 β 2008New York City
- Bolt MediaSenior Vice President of Sales2002 β 2006
- MusicVisionSenior Account Executive2000 β 2001
- JJC Global Sports and EntertainmentCo Founder President1997 β 1999Charlotte Metro
Education
- University of North Carolina at GreensboroBA, Economics1993 β 1997
Skills & more
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EntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsNew MediaMobile DevicesGlobal StrategyDigital MarketingMarketingSocial Media MarketingSalesStart-upsInteractive MarketingAnalyticsLanguages English Β· Finnish
From Chris's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro7
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cornell Tech22
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Also worked at Bowery Capital16
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Also worked at ironSource8
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Also worked at The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)5
Colleagues at C2 Ventures
Network8
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