Expert Manager / Founder
Bain & Co. / i³ investing
Christian is an award-winning queer entrepreneur & strategist based in East London. He works as an Expert Innovation Manager, Founder & CEO, and is a Venture Scout, Investor, Advisor, & Builder. From London and Hong Kong, Christian has created global impact across the business and startup ecosystem, political sphere, & LGBTQ+ community. He engages with founders, investors, boards, policymakers, and corporates at the interlock of innovation, intersectionality, and investing. At Bain & Co., he leads a team across EMEA driving growth for CEOs using Innovation Strategy, Business Building, and Venture Capital; while evolving their ecosystem of startups and VCs. As Founder of i³ investing, he provides Community, Connection, & Capital for intersectional, notably LGBTQ+ founders, and consciousness investors. Christian’s coined philosophy on ‘Intersectional Investing’ and ‘Intersectional Incredibles’ uniquely unpacks how intersectionality as a criteria for investment fosters innovation, leading to the notable launch of his angel syndicate. Christian’s passion for Systems Thinking is evident across his roles, with his thought leadership published by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper. Christian’s position as an innovation and ventures expert, intersectional thought leader, startup and board advisor, enables him to continue to drive “Queer Capital” & empower the LGBTQ+ community.