Chris
Locke.

Unlocking Global Innovation

Empowering the top 1% founders and investors to scale innovation, elevate their brands and unlock opportunities on the global stage.

About

Leading with purpose...

With a deep understanding of the global startup ecosystem, I partner with visionary founders and leaders to navigate change, forecast the future and unlock opportunities to drive not only economic growth, but also positive impact for people and the planet.

On a mission to connect with the brightest minds in business and technology, bring them together and help them collaborate on some of our world's most exciting innovations that are shaping our world.

Whether it's guiding early-stage founders through the complexities of launching new ventures or helping investors identify their next big opportunity, I thrive on building connections that matter.

EXPERTISE

+10 years sparking innovation & ecosystem collaboration

New Ventures

From zero to unicorn, I help you focus on what matters most, find the right partners for growth and build the teams you need.

Founder Advisory
Business Modelling
Brand & Positioning
Pitching & Raising Funds
Growth Strategy
Navigate Change

Embrace the latest trends in tech and innovation to get ahead of your competition and scale sustainably into the future.

AI for Business
Strategic Foresight
Data Intelligence
Sustainability & ESG
Business Innovation
Ecosystem Growth

Connect with the brightest minds in business and technology to discuss what's next and foster greater collaboration.

Speaking Engagements
Panel Moderation
Workshop Facilitation
1-1 Coaching
Organizations I've partnered with
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Portfolio

Some of my best work...

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Word on the street...

Jose Sopeña headshot

Working with Chris has been an extremely rewarding and positively challenging experience. The programme delivered was really well structured, engaging and masterfully facilitated all along.

Jose Sopeña
Organization Strategy Consultant
John Bengtsson Profile

Chris provided a sublime combination of technology depth, cross-industry awareness, and a truly commercial mindset. He was extremely valuable as we developed our innovation strategies for various clients. I really enjoy working with him.

John Bengtsson
Product Manager, Cascade
Mashed Shafie profile

His patience and empathy is admirable. He is knowledgeable and experienced. I highly recommend Chris if you're looking for someone that helps you to ramp up quickly in the field of design.

Mahshad Shafie
UX Designer at Sogeti
Emilio Ondarza profile

Chris is one of the most creative and strategic person I know. He is gifted with fantastic leadership capabilities, social interaction and a great entrepreneurial mindset.

Emilio Ondarza
Founder, Focus in Talent
HOW I WORK

Good design is good business

What type of projects do you take on?

 I usually work on B2C software, that's my forte--where I shine best. But I also have about 15 B2B software products in my portfolio. I do end-to-end product design + branding.

What is your hourly rate?

I only charge hourly for my ongoing projects that need work on the regular. One-time projects are charged upfront to keep it transparent and clean! My hourly rate is $120.

What time-zone do you work in?

I work Central European Time, but I'm always ready to help out in emergencies, no matter the hour.

What is the typical timeline for a project?

Depends on the scope of the project, really. Some projects take less than a week. Some take months. The best way to find out is to get on a quick call with me, and discuss it. No strings attached!

How do you charge for projects ?

I quote a price upfront--so that you know exactly what you're paying and for what, and there are no surprises later. The exact cost of your project depends on the scope and requirements!

What does your design process look like?

I take a problem-forward approach. Whether we're iterating on an existing product or building a new one from scratch, how to solve the user's problem in the simplest way possible is my first concern.

Send me an email to understand my process in depth!

What metrics do you use to measure success?

The best metrics are customer adoption, happiness, task success, and engagement. There are a number of frameworks such as the System Usability Scale that help us understand product performance and I'm happy to help with that.

What if I need help after the project is complete?

I always make sure to help out my clients one month after the project ends, for free. For any help post that, we can work out an ongoing arrangement!