
Chris
Fernando
Executive in Residence
Chris Fernando specializes in strategic growth and business development for greentech ventures. With over 25 years of hands-on experience getting transforming innovative solutions to market, Chris builds repeatable sales systems, sharpens market positioning, and secures strategic partnerships that drive tangible growth.
He has led companies to significant bumps in ARR year-over-year, launched new distribution channels across multiple continents, and accelerated pipeline velocity by connecting founders directly to senior decision-makers. His approach is systematic and execution-driven, using deep market diagnostics to pinpoint constraints and unlock opportunities.
Chris helps ambitious ventures clearly communicate complex innovations, optimize their go-to-market strategy, and scale revenue without sacrificing purpose or margin. His engagements focus on installing durable business development frameworks with the goal of empowering teams to sustain growth independently and continue to scale their impact.