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Chris DN

Chris DN

Venture capital investor, operations executive, and community builder

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San Francisco, California, United States
Joined May 2026

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Chris DN is a seasoned venture capital investor and operations executive with over a decade of experience in the tech and finance sectors. His career began with roles at Accenture and BlackRock before transitioning into venture capital at Sequoia Capital. He has since held key positions at multiple VC funds, including Partner at Oyster Ventures and Principal at GoingVC Partners. chrisdnd+1
Chris DN has a strong background in building and leading communities within the venture capital space. He served as Head of Community at GoingVC, where he managed a 600+ member network, and later leveraged this expertise at Oyster Ventures by cultivating a 700+ investor and strategic partner network, contributing to over $10M in fundraising for Fund III. chrisdnd+1
With experience on the founding team of an AI startup (Relatus AI) and his current role as Chief Business Officer at First Intelligence, Chris DN demonstrates a clear focus on the intersection of AI and business. His personal website highlights his fascination with AI's impact on relationships and how it can deepen connections, indicating a strategic interest in the future of AI technology. chrisdnd+1

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Chris DN has a passion for music event production, which is reflected in his Instagram presence under the handle 'chrisxdn'. chrisdnd+1