Chris Short

Experience

1. Head of Delivery

   Holistic Consulting

   Feb 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   My current passion is building BranchBase, a project based learning platform with various LLMs, Claude Code, Cursor, Supabase and Lovable in partnership with Woodson Branch Nature School. WBNS is a private non-profit nature based school in Western North Carolina.At Holistic Consulting, I co-lead a mission-driven practice helping founders and small teams turn bold vision into practical strategy and working tech. My focus is on aligning identity, purpose, and operations—especially in the messy middle between “big idea” and “real-world launch.” Whether we’re mapping out a pitch deck, designing a funding roadmap, or building team culture from scratch, I help make sure the core of the business actually reflects the heart of its founder.I lead our work in AI strategy and product development—simplifying complex systems and demystifying emerging tech for humans who care about doing good work. From prototyping apps that serve real people to integrating no-code and AI tools that don’t accidentally blow things up, I make sure our clients get solutions that are both smart and sustainable. Think of me as the translator between idealism and implementation—with a healthy respect for clean UX and clean data.The best part? It’s not just about tech. It\'s about building organizations that are clear on who they are, confident in how they operate, and connected to the people they serve. We don’t just build brands or products—we help build legacies that feel as good on the inside as they look from the outside.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology

  2002 — 2006