Chris Buetti
About Chris Buetti
Chris Buetti is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lionize, an influencer marketing agency he established to improve the efficiency of the marketing process. With a background in data science and entrepreneurship, he has contributed to various companies and has been recognized in prominent media outlets.
Work at Lionize
Chris Buetti serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Lionize, an ad-tech company established in 2019. The company focuses on streamlining the influencer marketing process through a proprietary software platform designed to enhance productivity via automation. Buetti's leadership has been instrumental in developing solutions that address inefficiencies he identified in existing influencer marketing tools.
Education and Expertise
Chris Buetti studied at Wake Forest University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computational Mathematics and Statistics, as well as Entrepreneurship, from 2013 to 2017. His academic work included a senior thesis titled 'Calculating the Probability of NBA Field Goals Using Machine Learning Algorithms,' supervised by Dr. Staci Hepler. He also attended Chaminade High School, completing his high school education from 2009 to 2013.
Professional Background
Before founding Lionize, Chris Buetti worked as a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer at DISH Network from 2017 to 2018. He also held positions at the National Basketball Association as a Data Scientist and at NBCUniversal Media, LLC as a Software Engineer (Contract). His early career included internships at Daiwa Securities Capital Markets and Blue Water Advisors, as well as a summer internship at Taboola.
Achievements and Recognition
Chris Buetti authored a highly regarded data science article on Medium.com in 2019, which became the most-read post on the platform that year. He has been featured in various media outlets, including CNBC, BuzzFeed News, NPR, and Cheddar, highlighting his contributions to the field of data science and influencer marketing.
Skills and Interests
In addition to his professional expertise, Chris Buetti has demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving, exemplified by his ability to solve a Rubik's cube in approximately two minutes. His skills in data science and machine learning are complemented by his entrepreneurial experience in building businesses that leverage social media followings.