Christopher Light Email and Phone Number
Chris Light is a seasoned Executive, Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist, Innovator, Mentor, AI, Web3, and Blockchain enthusiast with 25+ years of experience. He is a co-founder at E-Livestock Global, a Blockchain powered, award-winning, and globally acknowledged solution. Launched worldwide from Zimbabwe, E-Livestock Global, is a healthy livestock traceability social enterprise, focused on digital and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers. Officially launched in 2021, it has received global press coverage including The Economist and televised. Further, it won Best Blockchain Solution in Africa (Digital Banker Africa) that same year. Chris Light is well known in the Technology, Entrepreneurial, Blockchain, and Global Development communities. He has undertaken Technology activities worldwide, including as an Information Technology Advisor for the U.S. Presidential Initiative to End Hunger in Africa. His work has been recognized at White House and Embassy level for the Department of State, together with Administrator level for USAID. He served three years as a co-chair for ICT4D/Digital Development for the Society for International Development-United States including serving twice as an Innovation Judge for their Annual Conference. His work with Blockchain, Supply, and Value Chains has been featured by both MIT and the LSE. E-Livestock Global was actually used as an orientation case study for incoming Supply Chain Master's Students at the Smith Business School at the University of Maryland (2024.) He won the Innovation Award at the 2022 SID-US Annual conference for the E-Livestock Traceability solution. He also put Zimbabwe at the top of the search results for Livestock and Blockchain. He serves as a country ambassador for the Global Business Blockchain Council.Chris Light has a master’s degree from Boston University and has a double Major/double Degree from the University of Maryland. He was graduation student speaker at the former and commencement marshal at the latter. E-Livestock Global was a graduate of the inaugural cohort of the Blockchain Accelerator at the Smith School of Business (University of Maryland.) He has completed Blockchain certificate course work at both MIT and UC Berkeley.
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AmbassadorGlobal Blockchain Business Council (Gbbc)Washington, Dc, Us
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Business MentorPlug And Play Tech Center Mar 2024 - PresentSunnyvale, Ca, UsSupport startups in the Animal Health and AgTech verticals of the world's largest accelerator. E-Livestock Global went through the Accelerator in 2023. It is great to be back and continuing to be involved in this exciting ecosystem as a Mentor. -
AmbassadorGlobal Blockchain Business Council (Gbbc) Jan 2023 - PresentGeneva, ChServe as country Ambassador for Zimbabwe in the global Web3 and Blockchain community. -
Ceo And FounderE-Livestock Global Oct 2019 - PresentNewton invented Calculus during the plague. During 2020 we focused on developing a global solution supporting healthy cows. VC funded, we have been working with Mastercard Inc, nChain, and Cat Phones on a global solution. Officially launched in 2021, ELG has received global press coverage including The Economist and televised. Further, we won Best Blockchain Solution in Africa (Digital Banker Africa) that same year. In 2022, the App won the Innovation Award at the 2022 SID-US Annual conference and ELG was a semi-finalist in the Extreme Tech Challenge at the United Nations World Food Forum. Fast forward to 2023 and you find us having closed a major investor in our technology partner nChain. Further, we have developed partnerships with the US Commercial Service, won exporter awards, and exhibited at their events overseas. We close out the year as part of the Animal Health Batch at Plug and Play, on our way to California and Kansas for the final part of the Accelerator program. -
Ceo And FounderStartup 5 (To Be Disclosed (2024.)) Jun 2020 - Present
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Chief Technology Officer, PresidentOgimaa Inc. (Niigaanii Ogimaawiwin Inc.) Sep 2010 - PresentServes as President (since 09/2016 (SVP Prior)), Chief Technology Officer, and Washington-based representative for a Native American, Veteran owned, and HUBZone company located in Michigan. Represents OGIMAA in the International Development and Foreign Affairs Community (USAID and STATE).Maintains a multi-Agency, Government-wide presence dealing with Technology and supporting Small Business opportunities.Supports US and International companies with accessing Federal and Local Government business opportunities and meeting regulatory requirements. Works with Trade and Entrepreneur Organizations in assisting their members with accessing US and Global opportunities.Worked with over a thousand companies on their pitch/business plans helping them secure financing, investment, and other opportunities for a total value of over $10 Billion.Traveled to and from South Korea consulting with companies from both countries in advance of the KORUS Free Trade Agreement. (Served as CTO, SVP for VM Stars LLC from 09/2010 – 12/2011. Company merged with Ogimaa.)
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Digital Development Workgroup Co-ChairSociety For International Development, Washington Chapter (Sid-W) May 2018 - May 2021Washington, District Of Columbia, UsServe as a co-Chair for the Digital Development Workgroup. (ICT4D prior.) Act as a Subject Matter Expert/Resource within SID-W. Convene and support Digital and ICT Workgroup events. Attend and support SID-W major events, efforts, and initiatives. Serve as an Innovation Judge for SID-W Annual Conference (2019/2020.) -
Election JudgeMontgomery County Government Apr 2016 - Nov 2020Rockville, Md, UsUnderwent training and certification for the 2016, 2018, and 2020 Election Cycle for Montgomery County in the State of Maryland. Supported Primary and General. -
Founder, C-Level ExecutiveFounder, Executive For Three Startups (Dc, Md, And Va) Sep 2007 - Aug 2010Founder and C-Suite partner for three startups focusing on solutions/services in the areas of Green Technology, Health Technology/Solutions, and Information Communication Technology.Worked with KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and other Trade Organizations on US and Global opportunities including participating in and organizing business matchmaking events.Created Green Technology portfolio of solutions to holistically leverage both efficiency and generation opportunities, taking advantage of both stimulus and business-related tax incentives. Focused on ways to leverage Green Technologies to increase efficiency with ICTs such as data centers, ways to overcome power instability, and reduce power consumption.Assessed Colombia and Paraguay for ARINC for their suitability for a next generation Air Traffic control system. Looked at other opportunities in the areas of Trade and E-Government.Created a Universal Connectivity plan for the Mozambique school system for USAID and the Government of Mozambique.Building on project work that I was a part of earlier and was deemed suitable for expansion, worked with the Central Bank of Armenia on an assessment of the suitability of the banking system for use as part of pension reform. Researched suitability of the Armenian stock exchange for privatized pension plan investments.Held a Healthcare Technologies exposition in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia.Organized companies and event participation for KOTRA at FOSE (Federal Office Suppliers Exposition.)Organized a Green Technology exposition in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia
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Project Manager/Senior Ict Advisor/DirectorAcademy For Educational Development Mar 2003 - Aug 2007Washington, Dc, UsServed as Director of the Access Award for Dot-ORG as part of the USAID DOT-COM Alliance.Responsible for project implementation and business development in the areas of technology, applications of ICT, and communications to promote improvements in information reach and delivery, address the digital divide through increasing public access to ICTs, and develop innovative applications to enhance and enable development and other initiatives.Specialty areas: E-Government, Economic Growth, Banking/Financial systems, Trade, Environment, Agriculture, Last Mile/Rural Access, and Knowledge Management. Worked extensively on the USAID Last Mile Initiative including the first regional project.Brought in a $4 Billion USAID Technology opportunity - Prime 3.2.E-Supply Chain: In the Philippines, worked with the Marine Aquarium Council on creating an Electronic Supply Chain to track transportation and delivery of Aquatic Fish from Reef to Retail using Portable Digital Assistants. National Parks ICT strategies: Worked with Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) and Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) on upgrading/strengthening their systems and services. Worked on a similar plan for the Gorongosa (Chitengo) National Park in Mozambique.Incubation/Business Sector/Entrepreneur: Worked with ICT firms and Entrepreneurs (including Venture Capitalists) on both sector growth and increasing their levels of business activity.Assessed Gabon Postal System La Poste for a comprehensive overhaul and technological upgrade.Country travel: Botswana, Ethiopia, Gabon, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Zambia. -
Team Leader/Senior Systems Analyst/Usaid ContractorSeta Corporation (Now Part Of Aecom) Jan 1997 - Mar 2003Dallas, Texas, UsStarting as a Systems Analyst and rising to Team Leader (2000), worked in the Program Technology Transfer (PTT) part of USAID/IRM Consulting Information Services (CIS) group. Responsible for the portfolio of projects that were implemented by this group under a $65 million task order. Worked on-site for USAID as an Institutional Contractor in IRM, E&E Bureau, and Africa Bureau.Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia Activity Manager– Managed creation of National interbank payments network; facilitated installation of SWIFT capability and Wide Area Network (WAN); directed installation of Smart Card based National electronic payment system and systems automation; and National ATM network.Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Armenia Activity Manager – Managed installation of National Treasury payments network and Wide Area Network; automated in-house systems and processes.National Bank of the Republic of Georgia Activity Manager– Installed National Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System; directed creation of National interbank payments network, and automated in-house systems and processes.AfricaLink Activity Manager– Facilitated connection of regional research networks of African Agricultural and Environmental Scientists using Internet Technologies with an emphasis on rural/underserved areas. Almost 2,500 researchers were connected under this program. Collaborated closely with major research institutions such as IITA, ASARECA, and CORAF.Ministry of Trade and Industry Ethiopia Activity Manager – Managed creation of automation of the Business Licensing and Registration process for EthiopiaPosition involved 33%-50% travel to the following countries: Armenia, Bosnia, Botswana, Costa Rica, Czech, Croatia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Jordan, Kenya, Macedonia, Malawi, Mozambique, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. -
Integrated AuditorWhirlpool Corporation (Europe) Jan 1996 - Dec 1996Benton Harbor, Michigan, UsBased in Belgium including 75% travel within Europe and to the United States. Technological and Financial focus. -
Network Administrator, WebmasterBoston University Metropolitan College Jan 1995 - Dec 1995Boston, Massachusetts, UsBuilt and served as Network Administrator for Local Area Network.Created first website for Boston University Brussels Campus.Provided overview and basic training on the Internet and Web. -
Personnel Services ContractorU.S. Department Of State May 1993 - Dec 1994Washington, Dc, UsTop Secret ClearanceSupported the US Embassy and USAID in multiple areas and initiatives including Secretary of State, Vice President, and Presidential visits.
Christopher Light Education Details
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Boston UniversityGeneral -
University Of MarylandDouble Degree)
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Saint Georges College/ZimbabweHigh School
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Hillcrest/KenyaHigh School
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Banda/Kenya
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International School Of Kenya
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Christopher Light works for Global Blockchain Business Council (Gbbc)
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Christopher Light's current role is Ambassador.
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Christopher Light attended Boston University, University Of Maryland, Saint Georges College/zimbabwe, Hillcrest/kenya, Banda/kenya, International School Of Kenya.
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