Chris Luquetta-Fish

Chris Luquetta-Fish is a highly experienced product leader and strategic advisor specializing in Vertical SaaS and AI. He leverages over a decade of product management experience at companies like Microsoft, Slack, OpenTable, and Toast to help founders and investors navigate product growth, strategy, and market fit, particularly for brick-and-mortar merchants and supply chain solutions. napkinlabs+1

Beyond his professional expertise, Chris is a dedicated advocate for the LGBTQ+ and Latino communities in tech. He serves on the San Francisco Programming Board for StartOut, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, and actively hosts and participates in social meetups for 'Queer Latinxs in Tech' in the Bay Area, fostering community and mentorship. startout+2

With a strong 'why' rooted in helping restaurants thrive, Chris has a particular interest in food tech, stemming from his early analyst role at a food-tech focused VC fund (FTW Ventures) and his recent leadership at Toast. This focus on empowering small businesses through technology is a consistent theme in his career. linkedin

Chris champions the model of fractional product leadership, offering seasoned expertise to early-stage startups without the need for full-time commitment. He believes this approach provides clear-eyed perspective, adaptability, and hands-on execution, helping founders transition from product viability to scalable growth. napkinlabs+1