Chris Marks
Founder at Blue Note Ventures
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Chris A.
Marks is the founder of Blue Note Ventures, which was founded in 2015.
He is currently a Director at Daily Inches, Inc., Covalent Data, Inc., Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association, FullContact, Inc., Victors & Spoils, Inc., Global Education Fund, and Trelora, Inc. He is also a Managing Partner at Firebrand Management LLC, a position he started in 2020.
He was also a Partner at Hogan & Hartson LLP from 1997 to 2000 and a Partner at High Country Venture LLC from 2000 to 2020.
Mr. Marks received his undergraduate degree from The Colorado College in 1991 and his graduate degree from The University of Colorado in 1997.
Chris Marks active positions
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Daily Inches, Inc.
 Daily Inches, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Daily Inches, Inc. engages in the provision of marketing consulting services for business-to-business marketers. It develops a content marketing platform to enable brands to succeed as publishers. The company was founded by Nader Akhnoukh, Thomas Murdock, and Michael Lewis in 2009 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
FullContact, Inc.
 FullContact, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FullContact, Inc. operates as an international provider of identity resolution including data enrichment and audience insights. The company was founded by Bart Lorang, Dan Lynn, and Travis Todd in 2010 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Victors & Spoils, Inc.
 Victors & Spoils, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Victors & Spoils, Inc. is based in Boulder, CO. Victors & Spoils, Inc. was acquired by Havas SA, part of Vivendi SE from July 03, 2017 on April 03, 2012. Part of Vivendi SE, Victors & Spoils is a company that provides unbiased reviews and information on various products, including car stereos, manipulative toys for preschoolers, sliding patio door stops, tablet and phone charging stations, umbrella hole ring and cap sets, coral colored comforter sets, black and white striped long sleeve dress shirts, stick on clocks for cars, big number alarm clocks, racer back maxi dresses, strapless push-up bras, inflatable outdoor snow globes, lower unit gear lube for boats, childproof locks for sliding doors, vintage microphone stands, low-heel open-toe sandals, USB-C to B adapters, paw gloves for dogs, tufted king beds with storage, Bingo and Bluey plush toys, red and white striped button-up shirts, Nutella without palm oil, end tables with wheels, solar-powered car air conditioners, blacked-out Honda Accord Sport, tank dresses with pockets, tops with a full zipper front, aluminum pans with burners, pack and play mattress pads for babies, and life-size Moana dolls. The company was founded by Claudia Isobel Batten. | Director/Board Member | - |
Covalent Data, Inc.
 Covalent Data, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Covalent Data, Inc. develops and operates an online platform for connecting innovation to technology enterprises. It provides an asset marketing platform for technology transfer and corporate licensing professionals. The company was founded by Adam Rubenstein, Ben Jacobson and Aaron Schram in 2011 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Global Education Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
Blue Note Ventures
 Blue Note Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Blue Note Ventures (Blue Note Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Chris Marks . The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Founder | 31/12/2014 |
Trelora, Inc.
 Trelora, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services TRELORA, Inc. offers residential real estate services. The company was founded on May 26, 2011 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association
 Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association is a Non-Profit Organisation. It supports entrepreneurship and investment throughout the rocky mountain region. The company is headquartered in Erie, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Firebrand Management LLC
 Firebrand Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Firebrand Management LLC (Firebrand Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by John Fein. The firm is headquartered in Kansas, Missouri. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2019 |
Former positions of Chris Marks
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Training of Chris Marks
| The Colorado College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Colorado | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
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Lijit Networks, Inc.
 Lijit Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lijit Networks, Inc. was incorporated in June 2006 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. By providing innovative advertising services, audience analytics, and reader engagement tools to online publishers, commercial websites and content networks, Lijit helps publishers grow their website, build their business and make more money. Lijit connects publishers with premium online advertising campaigns that are highly targeted and contextually relevant to the publisher's audience. | Technology Services |
QV Research, Inc.
 QV Research, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services QV Research, Inc. is a market research firm. It specializes in online video-based market research. The company was founded by Rodney Holm and John Williamson in 2008 and is headquartered in Lakewood, CO. | Technology Services |
Digabit, Inc.
 Digabit, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Digabit, Inc designs and develops software interactive web applications for original equipment manufacturers and maintenance intensive industries. It offers Documoto, which consolidates technical documentation into a database and presents it through an Interactive web application. The company was founded by Alan Sage on February 11, 2008 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Technology Services |
Daily Inches, Inc.
Daily Inches, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Daily Inches, Inc. engages in the provision of marketing consulting services for business-to-business marketers. It develops a content marketing platform to enable brands to succeed as publishers. The company was founded by Nader Akhnoukh, Thomas Murdock, and Michael Lewis in 2009 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Consumer Services |
Covalent Data, Inc.
Covalent Data, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Covalent Data, Inc. develops and operates an online platform for connecting innovation to technology enterprises. It provides an asset marketing platform for technology transfer and corporate licensing professionals. The company was founded by Adam Rubenstein, Ben Jacobson and Aaron Schram in 2011 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
Hogan & Hartson LLP
 Hogan & Hartson LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hogan & Hartson LLP provides legal services. Its is specialized in areas include energy, government contracts, immigration, and litigation. The company has offices in across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. Hogan & Hartston was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
High Country Venture LLC
 High Country Venture LLC Investment ManagersFinance High Country Venture LLC (High Country Venture) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2005. High Country Venture LLC is headquartered in Boulder. | Finance |
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association is a Non-Profit Organisation. It supports entrepreneurship and investment throughout the rocky mountain region. The company is headquartered in Erie, CO. | Commercial Services |
FullContact, Inc.
FullContact, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FullContact, Inc. operates as an international provider of identity resolution including data enrichment and audience insights. The company was founded by Bart Lorang, Dan Lynn, and Travis Todd in 2010 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
Victors & Spoils, Inc.
Victors & Spoils, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Victors & Spoils, Inc. is based in Boulder, CO. Victors & Spoils, Inc. was acquired by Havas SA, part of Vivendi SE from July 03, 2017 on April 03, 2012. Part of Vivendi SE, Victors & Spoils is a company that provides unbiased reviews and information on various products, including car stereos, manipulative toys for preschoolers, sliding patio door stops, tablet and phone charging stations, umbrella hole ring and cap sets, coral colored comforter sets, black and white striped long sleeve dress shirts, stick on clocks for cars, big number alarm clocks, racer back maxi dresses, strapless push-up bras, inflatable outdoor snow globes, lower unit gear lube for boats, childproof locks for sliding doors, vintage microphone stands, low-heel open-toe sandals, USB-C to B adapters, paw gloves for dogs, tufted king beds with storage, Bingo and Bluey plush toys, red and white striped button-up shirts, Nutella without palm oil, end tables with wheels, solar-powered car air conditioners, blacked-out Honda Accord Sport, tank dresses with pockets, tops with a full zipper front, aluminum pans with burners, pack and play mattress pads for babies, and life-size Moana dolls. The company was founded by Claudia Isobel Batten. | Commercial Services |
| Global Education Fund | |
Trelora, Inc.
Trelora, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services TRELORA, Inc. offers residential real estate services. The company was founded on May 26, 2011 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
Firebrand Management LLC
Firebrand Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Firebrand Management LLC (Firebrand Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by John Fein. The firm is headquartered in Kansas, Missouri. | Finance |
Blue Note Ventures
Blue Note Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Blue Note Ventures (Blue Note Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Chris Marks . The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Finance |
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