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Chris Cannon

Chris Cannon

Senior Director, Lifecycle Marketing
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Chris Cannon develops lifecycle programs designed to engage and retain Forge’s existing client base, with a focus on enhancing customer relationships and driving long-term loyalty. Prior to joining Forge, Chris led audience engagement programs and newsletter operations at Investopedia, the global financial and investing media company. His background in marketing also includes experience at companies such as LegalZoom, Weebly, and Spafinder among others. Chris received his MBA from East Carolina University and a BA in History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Education: MBA from East Carolina University, BA in History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Previous experience: Investopedia, LegalZoom

Focus: Startup news and trends

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