Chris Daden stands out as a dynamic, multiple time founder with exits in Enterprise Technology and other industries. As the driving force behind more than $100MM in software brought to market, his innovative solutions have found a place within numerous global enterprises, including a number of Fortune 500 companies. Chris has founded and operated four global organizations, including centers of technical excellence in India.Chris has held roles including Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer, displaying a rare blend of business acumen and technical ability. His leadership extends to boardrooms as well, with several advisory and fiduciary board positions under his belt, testament to his experience and insights. Chris' exceptional entrepreneurial success, influential advisory work, and significant contributions to the Orange County and Los Angeles community have earned him multiple recognitions in various 40 under 40 and other prestigious awards. His deep understanding of startup journeys and the greater LA community has made him a beacon of guidance for emerging entrepreneurs. With his extensive experience in Enterprise Technology and his work on software that powers thousands of companies, Chris has emerged as a thought leader. As a Forbes contributor through platforms such as YEC and Forbes Councils, his insights continue to shape industry trends and best practices. His software, deployed globally, orchestrates hundreds of millions of interactions across an array of sectors, including energy, human resources, financial services, consumer marketing, automotive, power sports, and more, further demonstrating his versatility and expansive reach.As one of the founding advisors for The Hungry Lab, Chris exemplifies his dedication to fostering innovation and youth empowerment. At the Hungry Lab, Chris contributes to their global education, incubation, and research platform and nurtures startups and social ventures at the nexus of Emerging Tech, Future of Work, and UN Sustainable Development Goals, underlining its mission to future-proof tomorrow’s innovators and catalyze impactful change.Having started his career as an entry-level engineer before advancing to executive roles in larger organizations and founding his own companies, Chris remains passionately hands-on with the latest technologies. He takes great joy in mentoring budding engineers and sharing his knowledge at events that foster ambition and inspire individuals to surpass their professional goals.