Vision: Helping entrepreneurs realize their dreams of building valuable, lasting businesses that employ many people in the communities in which they live. Chris Myers founded the Company in 2009 to help early stage companies with capital raising and strategic business development. Since its founding, the Company has evolved into a well-rounded financial advisory and consultancy on matters ranging from formation of new ventures, business planning, raising venture capital, M&A, business development, back-office operations, sales operations, and more. Chris Myers is an entrepreneur and investment professional with 20+ years of operating experience in technology new ventures. Chris began his career in investment banking (Goldman Sachs) and private equity. After getting an MBA from Stanford in 2002, Chris took on operational finance roles for corporate ventures (Autodesk) and venture-backed companies. In addition to his many advisory roles, Chris has co-founded several companies in the mobile technology and location technology space. Athenian Partners makes direct investments in companies alongside experienced angel investors and leading venture capital firms. Athenian Partners only invests in companies where Chris has an active, engaged role as an advisor or consulting CFO. We are actively adding to the venture portfolio every year. Markets / Industries: Mobile apps, mobile platforms, mobile commerce, messaging, sports technology, wearables, geographic information systems (GIS), GeoData Analytics, HD Mapping, mobile security, cyber security, and location-based services.