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Chris Morton

Operating Partner
Chris Morton, Operating Partner, Orchid Blacklinkedin

#Business Development
#Leadership
#Mergers & Acquisitions
#Product Strategy
#Raising Capital
#Startups
#Multinational Teams

Background:
I launch and accelerate the profitable growth of companies by creatively mapping technology to successful business models and market/customer penetration strategies, by leveraging industry partnerships, and by securing institutional and strategic investment.
Highlights

*SkyCross: Co-founder - 750M antennas sold, acquired by Airgain. (See Abstract)

NanoPhotonica:  Co-founder - funded by Samsung.

Mesh Networks:
Co-founder - acquired by Motorola.

Raised over $85M in Capital:
Bought China-based Shanghai Universe Communications.

Education:
University of Pennsylvania - Ph.D, Communication Systems.

Industries

# Energy & Utilities

# Hardware / IoT

# Manufacturing - Light

# SaaS Development

# Teleco

# Aerospace

# Automotive

# Blockchain

# Broadband

# Electronics

Awards & Organizations
Articles & Case Studies
Chris Morton
“The are two important days in your life. The day you were born and the day you find out why.”
—Mark Twain, American writer

What I'm Reading / Listening To:

Comment:

Provides a much-needed "long view" when current events weigh heavily.

Still On My Bucket List:
Travel to Egypt. Learn about the structure and uses of DNA from experts. Learn to play electric guitar (I play drums). And, write more music.
Best Business Advice:
As a leader, know your strengths and limitations, be open to feedback and new ideas, and hire accordingly.
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