An investor, financial services professional, and former Digital Trends executive, Christopher “Chris” Carlson is presently the executive-in-residence with Progress Partners. In this position, he advises others in media, advertising, and technology transactions. Before this role, Chris Carlson was the COO of Digital Trends Media Group, a consumer electronics publisher.
Christopher Carlson began working with Digital Trends Media Group when it was a single-site consumer electronics publisher. He was integral to helping the company launch eight sites and two new revenue lines, helping to double its revenue. Under his guidance, the company expanded to become a leading independent media company for product reviews. He also maintained low costs and sustainable staffing growth while leading more than 120 employees across all operations.
Mr. Carlson also co-founded MusicQubed Limited in 2009 and founded Caesium Capital 2006. MusicQubed Limited was a private label digital music service, while Caesium Capital was an equities, bonds, and commodities investment platform.
Mr. Carlson’s advisory roles include advising Candid Wholesale, being an advisor and board director for InVivo Biosystems, Inc., and being an advisory board member and company mentor for RAIN and Fertilab. He supports several organizations that promote and support entrepreneurship for startups and entrepreneurs in underserved communities.