Christopher Cravens

Christopher Cravens is a highly experienced and transformational technology leader, demonstrated by his pivotal roles as the first CIO at high-growth companies like Zynga and Uber, where he was instrumental in scaling their operations from startups to major global enterprises. His leadership extends to Software Engineering, Information Technology, Security, and Facilities teams, driving significant business growth and transformation. intro+2

Beyond operational leadership, Cravens actively engages as a strategic advisor and investor. He leverages his quarter-century of industry successes to coach early-stage startups through Chris Cravens, LLC, and provides product and technology due diligence as a Technology Executive at Palo Alto Strategy Group. He also advises various companies and venture capital/private equity firms, including Zoom, Dell, and Valimail. intro+4

His expertise includes strategic planning, scaling teams and technology, OKR management, and leadership development. His current role as Operating Partner and Lead for Digital, AI, and Cybersecurity at Mubadala, alongside his Board Member position at Currents, highlights his ongoing influence in advanced technology and governance. clay+2