Chris Joannou
Ventures
Born in Sydney, Australia
1980 - Forever
VP - Ecosystem Growth
Draper University
With a proven track record of scaling startups and cultivating innovation, Chris Joannou drives ecosystem development at Draper University, a leading Silicon Valley accelerator and venture fund where he engages in venture building, acceleration programs, and strategic partnerships across governments, enterprises, and blockchain protocols.
While dedicated to driving growth at Draper University, Chris is deeply engaged in exploring the transformative potential of Web3. He actively channels this engagement into personal ventures that bridge the worlds of luxury, technology, and art.
His mission is to empower entrepreneurs and creators in the digital age, providing them with the tools and networks to build sustainable ventures. Driven by this purpose, he is developing Maison Manuel, a luxury brand that leverages technology to create new experiences and opportunities for artists.
His work also includes documenting the future of Web3 entrepreneurship at Overnight Success.