Christopher Efird
Executive Officer, Director at NEXT Renewable Fuels
Greater Houston
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Experience
- NXTClean FuelsFounder, Chairperson and C.E.O.current2016 — presentHouston, Texas
- Chinamerica Fund, LP / Access America Fund, LPFounder & Managing Director2003 — 2017Houston, Texas Area
- Benchmark Equity Group, et. alManaging Director1993 — 2000
Skills & more
Investments39Mergers & Acquisitions17Business Strategy10Strategic Planning10Private Equity42Start-ups6Venture Capital32Corporate Finance15Asset Management4New Business Development2Entrepreneurship6Investment Banking5
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Christopher Efird?
- Executive Officer, Director at NEXT Renewable Fuels
- Where did Christopher Efird go to school?
- Christopher Efird studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Advanced Management); Sam Houston State University (Master of Arts - MA); Texas A&M University (Bachelor of Science - BS).
Founder mafias
Texas A&M University mafia140
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam Houston State University mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Chantell PrestonMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Mentis Neuro RehabilitationCameron SadlerBachelor's DegreeFounded NewCraftAdam SimmonsBachelor of ScienceFounded UltralightJim JacobsenBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded Cart ComBeth CarlsBBAFounded OneSeventeen MediaAngela RowlesBachelor’s DegreeFounded Crossroads Live
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Also attended Saïd Business School, University of Oxford480
Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesDaniel van der MerweSenior Director at JMI EquityConnor WhitingFinance Associate at Giant Ventures Global LlpBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpMorgan GerlakPartner at TCV
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Also attended Sam Houston State University18
R. Greg SmithCFO at Texas VenturesKaty FickenDirector of Finance & Fund Controller at Craft VenturesJigita PatelInterim General Counsel at Maryland TEDCOChantell PrestonVenture Advisor at Mercury FundPierre CassignolDirector at Argos WityuTyler VasquezAssociate at CloudTree Ventures
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Also attended Texas A&M University360
Kanu GulatiInvestor at Khosla VenturesNathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesJackie PfisterChief Operating Officer at Mercury FundLisa RobertsChief Product Officer at Mercury FundBrent KeltonPartner & Texas Leader at Moneta VenturesClinton BybeeCo-founder & Managing Director, Emeritus at ARCH Venture Partners
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