Chris Walla
About Chris Walla
Chris Walla serves as the Head of Business Development at Dogpatch Labs, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in business development and strategy, with previous roles at Dogpatch Labs, DoSomething.org, and Students of Georgetown, Inc.
Current Role in Business Development
Chris Walla serves as the Head of Business Development at Dogpatch Labs, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for driving growth initiatives and fostering partnerships that align with the organization's strategic objectives. His experience in business development is complemented by his previous roles within Dogpatch Labs, where he cultivated a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem.
Experience at Dogpatch Labs
Chris Walla has held multiple roles at Dogpatch Labs, contributing to the organization from 2017 to 2021. He began as a Program Associate, where he supported various initiatives for seven months. He then transitioned to the role of Partner Manager & Retail Innovation Lead from 2018 to 2020, focusing on partnerships and innovative retail strategies. Following this, he served as Senior Innovation Manager for 11 months before assuming his current position.
Educational Background
Chris Walla studied at Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2013 to 2017. He also attended Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires' in 2016, furthering his studies in Economics for 11 months. Prior to his university education, he completed high school at Trinity School from 2009 to 2013.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at Dogpatch Labs, Chris Walla gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Strategy Consulting Intern at DoSomething.org for two months in 2016. He also held positions at Students of Georgetown, Inc., including Manager of Purchasing and Director of Personnel, where he managed operations and personnel matters. Additionally, he served as a Data & Research Intern at Monumental Sports & Entertainment in 2015.