Chris Bakke, Angel Investor

Chris Bakke is a serial entrepreneur and product leader, most recently at X, where he supported Elon Musk’s vision of building the “everything app.” He previously founded Laskie, a hiring platform acquired by Twitter in 2023, and earlier co‑founded Interviewed, an HR technology company acquired by Indeed. Chris is known for scaling products that reshape how people and companies connect. Before his founder journey, Chris held leadership roles at Indeed, where he led product for enterprise offerings used by hundreds of millions globally. He also served as COO at 42Floors, gaining operational experience that informed his later ventures. His career reflects a consistent focus on building platforms that drive efficiency and impact in hiring and workplace solutions. Chris is also an angel investor, backing startups in SaaS, HR tech, and enterprise platforms. His recent investments include Ravenna, Fondo, Thera, and Wrangle, highlighting his interest in companies innovating at the intersection of technology, productivity, and organizational growth.