Chris Maliwat

About Chris Maliwat

I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of technology, commerce, and human behavior—how the right digital experience can turn a casual visitor into a loyal customer. Whether I’m scaling digital businesses at Netflix, Facebook, and Warby Parker or leading product innovation at Victoria Beckham Beauty, I focus on building platforms that engage, brands that resonate, and strategies that drive sustainable growth.I’m also deeply invested in mentorship and inclusion. As a board member of Out in Tech, I support the world’s largest nonprofit for LGBTQ+ tech leaders, working to create opportunities, challenge norms, and push for a more diverse industry. The best innovations don’t happen in silos—they happen when people from different perspectives come together.Outside of work, I’m a published photographer, drawn to themes of identity, resilience, and the poetry of everyday life. My work has been featured in The Guardian, Lenscratch, and L’Œil de la Photographie. My first monograph, Subwaygram, is a love letter to New York’s subway system—its people, their fleeting expressions, and the quiet stories unfolding between stops.I also serve as a Google Pixel Ambassador, leading branded photowalks and content campaigns that merge mobile technology with authentic street photography. In 2025, my work will be exhibited in Naples as part of the Paris International Street Photo Awards.I thrive at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and connection—blending data, design, and human insight to build what’s next. If you want to talk product, growth, photography or great BBQ, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Angel Investor

   Gaingels

   Jan 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Member of Gaingels, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ investment syndicate and venture fund, with over $1 billion invested since 2019. Gaingels backs high-growth companies with LGBTQ+ leadership or those committed to building diverse executive teams and cap tables.My involvement includes- Supporting a global network that advances inclusion and representation in venture-backed startups- Participating in early- and growth-stage investments aligned with Gaingels\' mission- Collaborating with founders and fellow investors on strategic growth, inclusive leadership, and equitable governanceGaingels combines financial performance with values-based investing to help shape a more representative innovation economy.

Education

• Stanford University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Symbolic Systems | Human-Computer Interaction

  1993 — 1997

• The Wharton School

  Marketing

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Product Management
• E-Commerce
• Bbq
• Competitive Analysis
• User Experience
• Product Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Product Marketing
• Analytics
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Mobile Devices
• Mobile Applications
• Start-Ups
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Product Design
• Marketing
• Scalability
• User Interface Design
• Personalization