Chris O'dea
About Chris O'dea
Chris O'Dea is a Senior Director of Corporate & Business Development at Veritone, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in business development and strategy, particularly in IoT and AI, and has held various leadership roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Veritone
Chris O'dea serves as the Senior Director of Corporate & Business Development at Veritone, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads the partner go-to-market strategy with AWS, focusing on corporate development initiatives. His work is based in Orange County, California, where he contributes to the company’s strategic growth and business development efforts.
Education and Expertise
Chris O'dea earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from Schiller International University, studying from 2007 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Rhetoric & Intercultural Communication from Arizona State University, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate development and business strategy.
Professional Background
Chris O'dea has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career as a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst at Bainbridge Capital. He later held positions at OnSolve, Identiv, and Ingram Micro, where he played a significant role in launching IoT initiatives globally and shaping business strategies for AI and Extended Reality.
Contributions to Ingram Micro
During his tenure at Ingram Micro, Chris O'dea was instrumental in launching IoT initiatives across over 20 countries. He contributed to the development of the business vision and go-to-market strategies for AI, IoT, and Extended Reality. He also managed a small team while building a global IoT community, demonstrating his leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
Involvement at University of California, Irvine
Since 2021, Chris O'dea has served as a Dean’s Cabinet Member at the University of California, Irvine – Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. In this role, he engages with academic leadership and contributes to the strategic direction of the school, leveraging his business development experience to support educational initiatives.