Chris Reade

Chris Reade

Founder ~ CEO at LookFar

TED Attendee
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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About Chris

I am a…

Connector, Entrepreneur, Investor, Parent, Technologist

Bio

Born in Brooklyn, went to Rutgers, married in Cape May NJ in 2000. One awesome daughter. Founded my first company at 18, my second at 21 and my third at 25. Moved to New Orleans in 2000, survived Katrina. Helped start CourtWatch NOLA in an attempt to bring civility back to the NOLA Courtrooms in 2007. Founded the Ada Awards in 2015 as a way to highlight Women in Technology.

I'm passionate about

The place of technology in people's lives. Living a life well-lived. Empowering people to reach their dreams.

Things you might not know

I'm a darn fine volleyball player. I crossed the Himalayas on a motorcycle in 2018 so I guess I'm also a pretty decent motorcycle rider.