Christopher Rios-Villalobos

Christopher is a first-generation immigrant and college graduate from Aguascalientes, Mexico, who moved to Georgia at age five. His parents' sacrifices to provide a better future motivated him to pursue higher education at Yale University, where he studied Economics and was recognized as a finalist for the 2017 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) LEA Male Scholar of the Year. This background fuels his passion for giving back by connecting aspiring students to educational and professional opportunities. yalelatinoalumninetwork+2

As a Venture Capital professional, Christopher is currently a Senior Associate at Chartline, an early-stage VC firm in New York that invests $500K-$5M in B2B companies with $3-5M ARR and actively leads investment rounds. His investment focus spans various industries, including AI, SaaS, HR Tech, and Biotechnology. He is also a 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival Fellow, showcasing his continued engagement in thought leadership and innovation. raizer+2

Christopher has a strong background in B2B AI SaaS operations, particularly in intellectual property (IP) protection. His first full-time role was with TrademarkVision, an AI startup (later acquired by Clarivate) specializing in image recognition for IP protection. As the sole Spanish speaker, he was instrumental in developing Latin American government partnerships, securing a significant deal. Later at Clarivate, he served as a Business Consultant and Solutions Consultant for government and academic sectors, focusing on digital transformations through AI-powered IP technologies. yalelatinoalumninetwork+1

Christopher is actively involved in initiatives that support diversity and inclusion in the venture capital space, as evidenced by his involvement with LatinxVC as an alumnus of their Fellowship program and his promotion to Senior Associate at Chartline following this program. He also serves on the New York Advisory Council for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, furthering his commitment to supporting aspiring students. substack+2