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Chris Zock

Investor

Managing Director at Sandbox Industries

Austin, Texas

Writes $1M – $20M checks Β· typically $10.5M

About

Chris Zock leads insurtech and healthcare investing for a consortium of 40+ Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, joining early-stage boards to integrate AI risk analytics and payment infrastructure with carriers.

Invests in

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechInsurTech

Experience

  1. Sandbox IndustriesManaging Partner & Co-CEOcurrent2024 β€” present
  2. Sandbox IndustriesPartner2017 β€” 2024Chicago, IL
  3. Sandbox IndustriesVice President2014 β€” 2017Chicago, IL
  4. Benefit Recovery GroupBoard Observercurrent2022 β€” presentMemphis, Tennessee, United States
  5. LayrBoard Observercurrent2022 β€” presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
  6. LayrBoard Member2020 β€” 2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  7. ConfianzaBoard Observercurrent2022 β€” present
  8. REINAdvisory Board Membercurrent2021 β€” present
  9. RollickBoard Observercurrent2021 β€” presentAustin, Texas, United States
  10. Indico DataBoard Membercurrent2020 β€” presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  11. Gradient AIBoard Membercurrent2019 β€” presentCambridge, Massachusetts
  12. DataDimensionsBoard Observer2019 β€” 2026Beloit, WI
  13. PicwellChairman Of The Board2016 β€” 2022Greater Philadelphia Area
  14. ID ExpertsBoard Member2017 β€” 2022Portland, Oregon Area
  15. Luvo (LYFE Kitchen Retail, Inc.)Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corportate Project Management2013 β€” 2014Schaumburg, IL and New York City
  16. ProVita Cuisine, LLCChief Financial Officer2012 β€” 2013Greater Chicago Area
  17. Amazing Food Creations!, LLCMember, Board of Managers2011 β€” 2012Schaumburg, IL
  18. Amazing Food Creations!, LLCChief Financial Officer2009 β€” 2012
  19. Private Real Estate Investment CompanyVice President of Operations2004 β€” 2009
  20. Private Real Estate Investment CompanyDirector of Finance & Acquistions2000 β€” 2002

Education

  1. Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessMBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2002 β€” 2004
  2. Arizona State UniversityBS of Business Administration, Finance1996 β€” 2000

Skills & more

Board Governance13Board Relations13Business Strategy99Strategic Financial Planning7Business Process Improvement7Cross-functional Team Leadership19New Business Development14Financial Modeling27Forecasting24Financial Reporting3Financial Analysis29Cost Management2
+12 moreHuman ResourcesVendor ManagementAccountingMarket ResearchMarketing StrategyBudgetsManagementFinanceBusiness PlanningStrategyStrategic PlanningMarketing

Languages English

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Investments

Board seats

Data DimensionsGradient AIIndicoIntellivoRollickVerituityWorkit Health

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Sandbox Industries

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