Christopher Kaufman

CHRIS KAUFMAN is a creative leader, entrepreneur, and investor dedicated to supporting women and minority-led businesses that positively impact the Detroit region. As the Co-Founder and former Chief Creative Officer of StockX, a revolutionary global e-commerce platform, Kaufman helped drive the company's growth to over 30 million users and a valuation of $3.8 billion. Kaufman’s multidisciplinary approach has earned him recognition as one of Techweek’s “100 Most Influential People in Technology in Detroit” twice. His innovative work in design, branding, and user experience has further been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, and earned accolades from the Webby Awards, TechCrunch, and WebAward, among others. Today, Kaufman continues to actively advise and invest in over a dozen early-stage startups.