Chris is the visionary CEO and Founder of Torque AI, a cutting-edge software platform revolutionizing brand connections through Artificial Intelligence. A renowned serial Tech entrepreneur, Chris boasts a prolific career, having authored four best-selling books and delivered impactful talks as a TEDx speaker. His leadership journey includes pivotal roles at top software companies, notably Buddy Media, which Salesforce acquired for $1 billion. Previously, Chris founded and led Silverback, an award-winning digital marketing agency he ran for nearly a decade before its acquisition by Performline, Inc. He is the producer of AI Summit NYC, a premier tech conference tailored for non-tech professionals. Chris's insights and achievements are featured in Forbes, Fortune, Success, and Sports Illustrated.During his 25-year career in New York and London, Chris won the SmartCEO Future 50 Award in 2016, the Hermes Creative Award in 2015, and the Fair Media Council Folio Award in 2014. With his deep understanding of the technology industry, he is a regular expert commentator on CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Good Day New York, & FOX BUSINESS’s Varney & Co. One of his greatest honors was to deliver a keynote presentation to the United States Marines aboard the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum.In 2012, the Business Council of Westchester honored Dessi as a 40 Under 40 winner for exemplifying leadership, foresight, and a vision for the future of Westchester County, where he currently resides as a devoted husband and proud girl dad to Talia and Olivia. Chris holds an Executive Certificate from MIT's Sloan School of Management. He is a certified Scrum Master. He graduated with a BA in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and an MS in Direct and Interactive Marketing from New York University.
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Founder And CeoTorque AiNew York, Ny, Us -
Founder & CeoTorque Ai Mar 2024 - PresentEveryone thinks marketing is about outsmarting the competition. But we think it’s about outsmarting the future. We’re the only platform that unites marketers to collaborate, not just compete, using AI-driven insights. Without us, AI changes the game—with or without you. Torque AI is a SaaS platform and digital agency using advanced AI to automate and optimize marketing efforts. Our AI-driven tools enhance campaigns, provide competitor insights, and enable data-driven decision-making to boost your marketing effectiveness and ROI. Torque AI provides anonymized data sharing, competitor mapping, and updated recommendations to continuously improve your strategy.-Digital Transformation Consulting: Streamline operations with AI and automation.-Mobile App Development: Create seamless, custom mobile apps for iOS and Android.-Web Design and Development: Build responsive, conversion-focused websites.-Video Production and Marketing: Engage audiences with high-quality videos.-Brand Strategy and Development: Define your brand identity and messaging.-Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Unlock insights to make smarter decisions.-E-commerce Marketing: Boost sales with targeted SEO, ads, and conversion strategies.-CRO: Turn visitors into customers with user experience optimization.-PPC Advertising Management: Run high-ROI campaigns on Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.-Influencer Marketing: Harness influencers to engage new audiences.-SEO: Boost search rankings and increase organic traffic.-Content Marketing: Create high-quality content that builds engagement.-Lead Generation: Fill your sales funnel with qualified leads.-Email Marketing Automation: Nurture leads with automated campaigns.-Social Media Management: Build a strong social presence.-Reputation Management: Protect and enhance your online reputation. -
Managing PartnerDessi Ventures May 2019 - PresentAt Dessi Ventures, we specialize in crafting personalized AI online courses inspired by the best-selling books of Chris Dessi. Our customized courses empower teams to harness the potential of AI technologies and drive innovation in various industries. We actively collaborate with universities, agencies, and non-tech businesses to educate and equip their teams with practical AI applications. Through keynote presentations and AI workshops, Chris Dessi leads initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI technologies, contributing to the growth of Dessi Ventures. -
Founder & ProducerAi Summit Nyc Mar 2024 - PresentAI Summit NYC - The Tech Conference for Non-Tech Professionals. A one-of-a-kind conference explicitly designed for individuals not part of the traditional technology sector but who recognize the importance of staying informed about the latest trends and innovations in artificial intelligence and how they will impact their business. -
Chief Revenue Officer (Cro)Diamond Standard Co. Jun 2021 - Jun 2024New York, Ny, UsDiamond Standard is the creator of the world's first and only regulated diamond commodity. By unlocking diamonds as a market-traded asset, Diamond Standard helps investors to access a natural resource currently worth $1.2 trillion – more than all the world's silver and platinum combined. A breakthrough hard asset that can be transacted as a blockchain token, the diamond commodity provides diversification, potential inflation protection, and a new store of wealth for institutional and individual investors, while bringing transparency and efficiency to the diamond supply chain. -
Vp, Americas & AustraliaProductsup Sep 2019 - Jun 2021Berlin, Berlin, DeProductsup provides an award-winning platform for feed management, product content syndication, marketplace integration, and seller onboarding. The platform empowers businesses to take complete control of their product data and break through the digital walls that hinder growth.With Productsup, businesses can syndicate content to digital marketing, shopping, or business channels, including Google, Amazon, Facebook, Walmart, and more.Productsup is trusted by more than 800 businesses worldwide, including 5 Fortune 20 companies and market leaders like IKEA, Walmart, Superdry, and Rakuten -
Vice President Of SalesPerformline Oct 2017 - Sep 2019Morristown, Nj, UsPerformLine is the leading RegTech company delivering automated compliance solutions for enterprises looking to mitigate regulatory risk and ensure brand safety. I was acqui-hired into Performline, tasked with building a world-class sales organization. - Increased pipeline win MRR year over year by 77%. - 100% increase in win rate YOY products sold (New Logos) - Increased speed to close by 23 days- Speed to close increased 501% Elevating the skill sets of the current SaaS sales team, I've developed bench strength in the sales organization. I've done this by executing a tiered, and multi-skilled sales training approach. Our Socratic method of role-playing has elevated the entire sales organization. Our team has accelerated revenue growth in proactive collaborate with cross-functional teams. I'm driving the sales management process and SaaS sales playbook with a scrappy, roll up your sleeves mentality which continues to open doors for the sales organization. I provide coaching and mentoring to ensure that our SaaS sales team is exceeding our lofty growth goals. I've done this by determining short and long-term global sales plans to drive revenue. I've developed and actively maintain sales forecasts across assigned named accounts. We now utilize data to build sales insights that translate into improved revenue outcomes. I've taken a long-term forward-looking perspective and vision for growth. -
Ceo, Founder (Acquired By Performline, Inc)Silverback Social, Llc Jul 2010 - Sep 2017Us- SmartCEO Future 50 Award Winner, January 2016- Success Magazine Feature Story: How to Launch a Conference, January 2015- Founders Grid Feature Story: 50 New York Startups You Absolutely Must Know About, April 2015 - Hermes Creative: Winner: Social Media Consumer Engagement: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society March 2015- Hermes Creative: Platinum Winner: Social Media, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society March 2015- Fair Media Council Folio Awards: Best in Social Media, March 2014- The Business Council of Westchester: Rising Stars 40 Under 40, May 2011- Launched the Westchester Digital Summit 2013: Co-Founder -2015 Forbes "Conferences That Will Keep You Ahead Of Marketing Trends This Year"-2014 Forbes "Must-Attend Marketing Conferences For Leaders in 2014"-2013 Forbes "4 Lesser-Known Conferences That Deserve Your Attention" -
Vice President Of Sales (Acquired By Salesforce)Buddy Media May 2009 - Jun 2010San Francisco, California, UsBuddy Media is the social enterprise software of choice for eight of the world's top ten global advertisers, empowering them to build and maintain relationships with their consumers in a connections-based world. The Buddy Media social marketing suite helps brands build powerful connections globally with its scalable, secure architecture and data-driven customer insights from initial point of contact through point of purchase. Buddy Media is the most award winning social enterprise software company, winning the prestigious TechCrunch "Crunchie" Award for Best Enterprise application, named to Advertising Age's 2010 "Digital A-list," and CEO and Founder Michael Lazerow was selected as 2011 New York Entrepreneur of the Year® by Ernst and Young. -
Vice President Of Advertiser SalesAwin Global Dec 2007 - May 2009Berlin, Dezanox is the leading performance advertising network in Europe. Together with the partner companies, Affiliate Window, M4N and eprofessional , zanox supports more than 3,800 international advertising customers in the effective marketing of products and services in the internet. zanox was founded in the year 2000 by Thomas Hessler, Heiko Rauch and Jens Hewald. Today, the company is owned by Axel Springer AG, with a shareholding of 52.5%, and the Swiss PubliGroupe AG with 47.5%.The zanox Group has its headquarters in Berlin and has branches in Germany, England, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, the USA and Brazil. Worldwide, more than 600 people work for zanox and its partner companies. -
Director Of National Ad SalesEpic Media Group Oct 2005 - Dec 2007New York, Ny, Us -
Area Sales Manager, Eastern RegionResponsys Oct 2004 - Oct 2005Us -
Director Of Business DevelopmentAga May 2001 - Jun 2004Solna, Stockholm County, Se -
Business Development ManagerMediaplex Feb 2000 - May 2001
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Marketing AnalystTime Warner, Inc Sep 1997 - Feb 2000New York, Ny, Us
Christopher Dessi Education Details
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New York UniversityDirect And Interactive Marketing -
Loyola University MarylandPsychology -
Mit Sloan Executive EducationLeading Organizations For High-Velocity Performance -
Ku LeuvenPsychology
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What schools did Christopher Dessi attend?
Christopher Dessi attended New York University, Loyola University Maryland, Mit Sloan Executive Education, Ku Leuven.
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