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Chris M. Willliams

Founder

Founder at Pocket

Beverly Hills

Writes $5K – $50K checks Β· typically $25K

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About

Chris M. Williams is the Founder and CEO of pocket.watch, a kids and family creator media company that develops, distributes, and monetizes content and IP. He previously served as Chief Audience Officer of Maker Studios and was the Founder and CEO of Take180, both of which were acquired by The Walt Disney Company, where he also launched Disney Online Originals. In 2025, pocket.watch was named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list.

Founder at Pocket

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Experience

  1. pocket.watchFounder and CEOcurrent2017 β€” presentCulver City, CA
  2. SelfStartup Investor and Advisorcurrent2012 β€” presentBeverly Hills, California, United States
  3. Maker Studios IncChief Audience Officer2012 β€” 2016Culver City, CA
  4. Maker Studios IncInvestor2011 β€” 2015
  5. The Walt Disney CompanyVP and GM, Disney Online Originals2011 β€” 2012
  6. The Walt Disney CompanyGeneral Manager, Take1802008 β€” 2011
  7. FanLib, Inc./Take180 (Sold to The Walt Disney Company)Founder & CEO2006 β€” 2008
  8. Yahoo!Director, Market Development1996 β€” 2001

Skills & more

YouTube5Entertainment99Digital Media84Content Strategy29New Media99Digital Strategy33Social Media16Feature Films3Marketing7Broadcast12Video58Film21
+12 moreMusicCreative DirectionStrategic PartnershipsDigital VideoStrategyAnimationTelevisionBusiness DevelopmentOnline AdvertisingIntegrated MarketingFilm ProductionStart-ups

Languages English

  • YouTube Audience Certification β€” YouTube

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris M. Willliams?
Chris M. Williams is the Founder and CEO of pocket.watch, a kids and family creator media company that develops, distributes, and monetizes content and IP. He previously served as Chief Audience Officer of Maker Studios and was the Founder and CEO of Take180, both of which were acquired by The Walt Disney Company, where he also launched Disney Online Originals. In 2025, pocket.watch was named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list.
Where does Chris M. Willliams work?
Chris M. Willliams is Founder of Pocket.
What check size does Chris M. Willliams write?
Chris M. Willliams typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What companies did Chris M. Willliams found?
Chris M. Willliams founded Pocket.
Where did Chris M. Willliams go to school?
Chris M. Willliams studied at Boston University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Broadcast and Film).

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