
Chris Kelly
Serial founder and venture studio GP building AI for real estate, construction, and fintech.
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Aspen, Colorado
Joined June 2025
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Summary
Serial founder and operator: Chris co‑founded and scaled customer‑facing businesses (e.g., Convene and evoJets), demonstrating hands‑on product and operations experience in hospitality, events, and private aviation. He transitioned from operator to advisor/board roles while preserving equity and a strategic advisory posture. convene+2
Venture-studio investor and builder in vertical AI: As Co-Founder & GP of Stackpoint, Chris focuses on building and investing in AI companies specifically for real estate, construction, and financial services, operating as a hands-on studio partner providing product, engineering, GTM support, and early capital. stackpoint+2
Active board/advisory and community leader: Kelly participates in industry and leadership networks (YPO Aspen, CRETI Venture Council) and sits on company boards/advisory teams, bridging operator experience with investor and ecosystem roles. linkedin+1
Public communicator and writer on AI in real estate: Through Stackpoint resources and public posts, he authors practical guidance for executives on adopting AI in real‑estate operations, emphasizing high‑ROI use cases and agentic workflows. stackpoint+1
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ACAustin Chamberlainsaid they would put
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among their top picks for smart investing in proptech startups.Oct 6, 2025
SJSpyro Jacobsonsaid they've seen
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take a company from idea stage to raising venture funding as a founder or early leader.Aug 14, 2025