Chris Ruff, Angel Investor

Chris Ruff is an entrepreneur with a passion for building scalable and disruptive technology companies. He currently serves as CEO of Glympse, a location-as-a-service software company focused on enhancing communication, customer service, and last-mile commerce through location-based context. He also invests in startups and advises new CEOs, drawing on over two decades of experience. With more than 25 years in software, mobile, and IoT, Ruff brings expertise in management, business development, marketing, operations, and finance. He has deep operational experience in defining corporate strategy, developing business plans, and raising over $50 million in venture capital and debt. Ruff is recognized as a leading expert in IoT, Connected Car, Hospitality, Cruise, Retail, eCommerce, and Gig Economy technologies. He has spoken on NPR and at major industry events, including CTIA, HITEC, TU Automotive, and the Consumer Telematics Show. He holds an MBA from the University of Washington.