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Chris Kolbe

Founder

Founder at Hypernatural

Greater Milwaukee

FoundedHypernatural

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

Mike VolpiunlockedChris: together at Sonos, Inc. (2012–2014)
×3Chris: together at Sonos, Inc.
×7Chris: together at Iowa State University
Chris: together at Ralphlauren

Founder at Hypernatural

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Hypernatural's investors · 5

Adverb VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025AIX VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checks · since 2025CharacterMilwaukee · $2M checks · since 2025Character VCMilwaukee · since 2025Underscore VCBoston · since 2025

Experience

  1. HyperNatural - Wearable WellnessFoundercurrent2022 — presentMilwaukee, WI
  2. Marathon Business MachinesAdvisory Board Member2020 — 2024Milwaukee, WI
  3. BelkEVP Chief Merchandising Officer2021 — 2022
  4. Kohl'sSVP Global Design and Trend2015 — 2020Menomonee Falls, WI
  5. Sonos, Inc.Global Leader Direct to Consumer Retail2012 — 2014Santa Barbara, California Area
  6. Lands' EndBrand President2010 — 2012Dodgeville, WI
  7. Lands' EndEVP Chief Merchandising and Design Officer2010 — 2011Dodgeville, WI
  8. Emerging Designer GroupPartner2008 — 2010New York, NY
  9. Lucky Brand Jeans (Liz Claiborne)President & Chief Merchant Officer2009 — 2010Greater Los Angeles Area
  10. Mexx Europe (Liz Claiborne)EVP Chief Merchant Officer2009Amseterdam, Netherlands
  11. Original PenguinPresident2002 — 2008New York, NY
  12. Original PenguinVP Global Brand Manager2002 — 2004New York, NY
  13. Urban OutfittersDMM Men's apparel, accessories and footwear.2000 — 2002Greater Philadelphia Area
  14. Polo Ralph LaurenDMM Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Jeans Company retail1997 — 2000

Skills & more

Materials Science & R&DBusiness Strategy1Brand Development1New Business Development1Entrepreneurship1Sales1New Media1Apparel47Merchandising39Fashion17Trend5Textiles6
+8 moreVisual MerchandisingTrend AnalysisSportswearStylingFashion DesignRetailProduct DevelopmentFootwear
  • Prof G Certified Brand Strategist — Section
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Kolbe?
Executive Officer, Director at Hypernatural
Where does Chris Kolbe work?
Chris Kolbe is Founder of Hypernatural.
What companies did Chris Kolbe found?
Chris Kolbe founded Hypernatural.
Where did Chris Kolbe go to school?
Chris Kolbe studied at Iowa State University (Bachelor's degree, Fashion Merchandising).

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Raghu MadabushiInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundTom PetersonVenture Partner at Rally Ventures Management, LlcBrad H. ValeFounding General Partner at Treo Ventures, LlcNick RoelofsVenture Partner at ScietyMark JuettenDirector, Discovery Collaboration at TitletownTechDaniela RiesbergSenior Associate at Five Elms Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Kohl's5

Kendall BedfordSenior Associate at SustainVCJaime BottUS Talent Partner at Peak XV PartnersAri FranklinProduct Management at Aurelia VenturesLloyd JacobFounder at Optilly/InstallmonetizerOmeed TehraniFounder at Constellation Space

Also worked at Sonos, Inc.19

Mike VolpiInvestor at Index VenturesIsaiah Baril-DoreInvestor at Index VenturesAustin HayInvestor at Khosla VenturesStewart AlsopInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersJulius GenachowskiVenture Partner at Overture ClimateMathias SchillingInvestor at Headline

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Also worked at Lands' End2

Kirby WengerChief of Staff at TruStage VenturesElizabeth LeykumFounder, Serenade Capital at The Artemis Fund

Also worked at Polo Ralph Lauren31

Megan SteeleController at FinTech CollectiveJemma SellemExecutive Assistant at Mainsail PartnersStephany ZooHead of Ecosystem at CaladanAlex TynionProducer @ Tricky Knot at Cosmic Venture PartnersLinda FinleyCEO Sleep Number at GATHER VENTURESCarolyn McGuireTSG Vantage Team at TSG Consumer Partners

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