Chris Richardson - Freeway

CIO/CTO | Field CTO | Technology Leadership & Transformation | Product | Strategy | Innovation | Mentor | Investor | Smart Cities AHEAD engineers digital platforms that power the most successful organizations in the world. Our consultative approach, technical expertise, and innovative solutions combine to accelerate the impact of technology in every client we serve. In addition to my current role, I am also a founding advisor at Freeway, a platform that supports and connects founders with capital and resources in the Arizona ecosystem, and an investor in a couple VC funds. I am passionate about mentoring and empowering entrepreneurs, especially in the fields of smart cities, sustainability, and social impact. I am also a Flinn-Brown Fellow at the Flinn Foundation, a nonpartisan civic leadership program that helps address Arizona's long-term issues. Through these engagements, I leverage my network, influence, and expertise to contribute to the community and the state.