Chris Ghere, Technology Strategy Manager

Software & Information Technology

Phone:  612.624-6797
Email: gher0006@umn.edu

Chris has over 9 years of industry experience in software development, specifically in the areas of social media, streaming video, mobile applications and back office small business solutions. He has developed for both open source and proprietary systems. Chris began his career as a web programmer and systems designer writing/designing business process management software in the telecom industry.

For the past 6 years, Chris has focused on entrepreneurship bringing early stage software technologies to market. Most recently, Chris led a team focused on a ‘white label’ social networking system for small businesses. Additionally, Chris is interested in early stage company financing and investing; he has worked directly with investor groups and consulted for start-ups on their business plans and raising early stage investment capital. Prior to joining the OTC, Chris earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Chris also has a B.A. in Computer Science from Carleton College.

He lives in south Minneapolis with his wife, Alex, and their golden retriever.

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