Chris Price
About Chris Price
Chris Price serves as the Head of Business Development for Media, Entertainment, and Social Media at Aptos. With a robust background in technology and partnerships, he has held key positions at organizations such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Metaplex Studios.
Work at Aptos
Chris Price serves as the Head of Business Development for Media, Entertainment, and Social Media at Aptos. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Palo Alto, California. In this role, he focuses on fostering partnerships and driving business growth within the media and entertainment sectors.
Previous Experience at Metaplex Studios
Prior to his current role, Chris Price worked at Metaplex Studios as the Head of Innovation Business Development & Partnerships, specializing in NFTs. His tenure lasted for nine months in 2021, where he concentrated on ideating and marketing solutions around Solana's NFT protocol, enhancing the studio's innovative capabilities.
Career at Facebook
Chris Price has extensive experience at Facebook, where he held several roles from 2017 to 2021. He was the Strategic Partner Manager for Facebook Analytics, followed by his position as Global Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Lead for FRL Augmented Reality. He played a significant role in building the Spark AR Partner Network, which established a large mobile augmented reality ecosystem.
Education and Expertise
Chris Price studied at Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer and Information Technology. He also attended Holy Cross College at Notre Dame. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, equips him with a strong command over NFTs, blockchain technology, and proficiency in tools such as Unity and Figma.
Achievements and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Chris Price has received multiple awards and recognitions, including accolades from Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, and the Webby Awards. These honors reflect his contributions to pushing creative and technological boundaries in the fields of media and entertainment.