Chris Aeberli
About Chris Aeberli
Chris Aeberli is a co-founder of Sonia and has a diverse background in entrepreneurship, consulting, and technology. He has held various roles at organizations such as Verkada, MIT Sloan, and PokerStars, contributing to his expertise in business analytics and computer science.
Current Role at Sonia
Chris Aeberli serves as a Co-Founder at Sonia, a company that is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2024 batch. He has been in this role since 2023, working on-site in Brooklyn, New York. His responsibilities include overseeing various aspects of the company's operations and contributing to its strategic direction.
Previous Experience at Verkada
Before his current position, Chris Aeberli worked at Verkada as an Unofficial Entrepreneur in Residence. His tenure lasted for 11 months, from 2022 to 2023, in San Mateo County, California. In this role, he focused on entrepreneurial initiatives within the organization.
Educational Background
Chris Aeberli earned a Master's degree in Business Analytics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at ETH Zürich, studying from 2018 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and analytics.
Professional Involvement at MIT
During his time at MIT, Chris Aeberli held several positions that enhanced his professional experience. He was the VP of Events for the MIT Sloan Blockchain Club from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he participated as a member of the Judging Team for the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition during the same period. He also completed a Data Science Research Internship as part of a Capstone Project at MIT Sloan School of Management in 2022.
Experience in Consulting and Teaching
Chris Aeberli gained consulting experience as an intern at McKinsey & Company for two months in 2021. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant in the CAS Applied Information Technology course at ETH Zürich from 2020 to 2021. These roles contributed to his understanding of both academic and practical applications in technology and business.