Christopher Calicott

I’m excited by innovation, entrepreneurship, and thinking about the interesting opportunities created by technology in society. I’m at my best as part of a diverse team working in a highly collaborative, case-based environment. I am an experienced manager with a love for brand, big ideas, increasing value for those involved in the business, inspiring those who want to grow it through innovation, shepherding fledgling ideas toward a position of sustainable competitive advantage, and scaling technical companies both via human capital and growth mechanics. This orientation is what I bring to the table to have impact in the seed and early stage venture capital space where I work with a team of great partners. - I think strategically. We will win together even if the game is long. - I remain calm in tense situations. I share it with the team. - I don’t believe in crises. These are particularly interesting challenges. - I am highly curious & question things taken for granted, often with interesting results. - I think people are amazing. - And I’m sure there’s a way we can collaborate. Other things I enjoy thinking about and working with are machine intelligence-backed business models, multi-sided platforms, service design, blockchain-based technologies, fintech, Bitcoin & cryptocurrencies, and cybersecurity / information security. I am passionate about wine, heritage, and artisanal products, slow food, fine dining, and experiential living. Language fascinates me. Also, I bake wild yeast breads.