Christopher Best, Angel Investor

Chris Best is the Founder and CEO of Substack, the subscription publishing platform empowering independent writers and creators to build sustainable businesses. Since 2017, he has led Substack’s mission to reshape digital media by giving publishers direct ownership of their audiences and revenue. Previously, Chris co-founded Kik Interactive, where he served as CTO and helped scale the messaging app to millions of users worldwide. His early career included engineering roles at Airline Intelligence Systems, iAnywhere, and Sandvine, giving him a strong technical foundation before moving into entrepreneurship. As an angel investor, Best supports technology and consumer-focused ventures. His recent investments include Artie (AI-powered video platform) and Super.com (consumer fintech and commerce solutions), reflecting his interest in startups that combine innovation, accessibility, and user empowerment.