Chris Colbert

Chris Colbert is the managing director of Harvard Innovation Labs. He built and ran companies focused on innovation and business optimization.  He led a bold revamp of Scholastic’s core publishing business and later launched a global podcast series, Insert Human. Chris published This Is It, a book on taking advantage of life, and is working on his second book, Technology is Dead. He's a sought-after speaker on technology, innovation, and culture, and advises CEOs and their executive teams.

Details:

• Organization: Harvard Innovation Labs
• Location: United States
• Education: MBA, in International Business from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 
• Skills: Strategic communication and Integrated Marketing

Experience:

• Operating Partner at Digital Fuel Capital from Jun 2024 - Present 
• Strategic Advisor and Global Speaker on Innovation, Technology and Humanity at chriscolbert.com  from Nov 2018 - Present 
• Managing Director at Harvard Innovation Labs from Sep 2015 - May 2019 
• CEO and Founder at chriscolbert.com from Mar 2014 - Aug 2015
• SVP, Strategy at Scholastic from Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

FAQ's

1. What is the current role of Chris?

Chris currently serves as the Operating Partner at Digital Fuel Capital

2. When did Chris launch the Global Podcast Series?

In 2020, Chris launched the global podcast series