Chris Morales
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Partner @ Point72 Ventures
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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- PPartnerPoint VenturesJan 2024 - Current (1 year 5 months)Defense Tech
- OBoard MemberOverland AIJan 2023 - Current (2 years 5 months)Seed Lead
- PPrincipalPoint VenturesJan 2023 - Dec 2024 (2 years)
- RInvestorRegentJan 2023 - Current (2 years 5 months)Series A
- SInvestorSaronic TechnologiesJan 2022 - Current (3 years 5 months)Seed
- CTerm MemberCouncil on Foreign RelationsJan 2022 - Current (3 years 5 months)
- SInvestorStoke SpaceJan 2021 - Current (4 years 5 months)Series A
InvestorVannevar LabsJan 2021 - Current (4 years 5 months)Series A Co-Lead- Board ObserverShield AIJan 2020 - Current (5 years 5 months)Series C Lead
- PVice PresidentPoint VenturesJan 2020 - Dec 2023 (4 years)Early-Stage investor in Defense Tech and Cybersecurity. Investments include Shield AI, Vannevar Labs, Stoke Space, Saronic, Cape, Regent, Overland AI, Apex Space, Starfish Space and others in stealth.
- ABoard ObserverActZeroaiJan 2020 - Current (5 years 5 months)
- Investment Banking Associate -TMTGoldmansachsJan 2018 - Dec 2020 (3 years)Investment Banking Division - Technology, Media, & Telecommunications
- KSummer AssociateKirkland Ellis LLPMay 2017 - Jul 2017 (3 months)Private Equity Practice Group
- F/A-18 Flight InstructorUS NavyJan 2013 - Dec 2015 (3 years)Instructed over 200 fighter pilots and weapons systems officers on the tactics and advanced combat systems of the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet. Routinely managed the flight schedule of the Navy's largest squadron, containing over 140+ aircraft.
- F/A-18 Weapons Systems OfficerUS NavyJan 2007 - Dec 2015 (9 years)Naval Strike Fighter Aviator attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213 responsible for the planning, execution, and analysis of a variety of missions including Close Air Support, Fighter Escort, and Fleet Air Defense.
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- Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and GovernmentUnited States Naval AcademyGraduated with Merit / International Relations and Security Studies Concentration / Minor in Spanish / Studied abroad in Spain and Mexico / Varsity Offshore Sailing Team / 2004 Newport-Bermuda Race / 2005 Annapolis-Newport Race / 2006 Key West-Fort Lauderdale Race / 2006 Around Long Island Race / 2006 Marine Corps Marathon
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.AThe Wharton SchoolDouble Major: Finance & Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- UJuris Doctor (J.DUniversity of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
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- TAre Rideshare Platforms Like Uber The Answer To Limiting DUIs In The Military?Task PurposeJul 2015Inspired by my work as a legal officer for various units in the U.S. Navy, this article details a strategy to use services like Uber and Lyft to curb military DUIs while enhancing morale across the board.
- THow Recent Congressional Action Has Hurt The Trust Of The Armed ForcesTask PurposeJun 2015Recent military reforms on Capitol Hill demonstrate the ongoing strains that are contributing to the civilian-military divide.