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- Raised $200M in total venture capital across his founded companies.
- Exit: Lyst was acquired by ZOZO, Inc. for $154M.
- Exit: Comprehend (YC W2011) was acquired.
- Exit: Uiflow (YC W2021) was acquired.
- Lyst and other ventures were co-founded with partners, confirming co-founder history.
Founder score
- 90%Probability of being accurate (90%)Past founder of Lyst, Comprehend, and Uiflow, confirmed across multiple independent sources.
- 88%Probability of being accurate (88%)Two-time Y Combinator participant, attending in both 2012 and 2014.
- 85%Probability of being accurate (85%)Exit: Lyst was acquired by ZOZO, Inc. for $154M.
- 82%Probability of being accurate (82%)Current President and COO at Cognito, a company he has led since its founding in 2013.
- 82%Probability of being accurate (82%)Exit: Comprehend (YC W2011) was acquired.
- 80%Probability of being accurate (80%)Raised $200M in total venture capital across his founded companies.
- 78%Probability of being accurate (78%)Exit: Uiflow (YC W2021) was acquired.
- 75%Probability of being accurate (75%)Lyst and other ventures were co-founded with partners, confirming co-founder history.
Investor score
- 78%Probability of being accurate (78%)Publicly identified as an angel investor, with angel investing and seed funding listed as core specialties.
- 55%Probability of being accurate (55%)Approximately 10 years of angel investing experience, active since at least 2014 based on public record.
What you likely need
Christopher is a seasoned multi-exit founder with three acquisitions, two YC cohorts, and $200M raised across his ventures — a rare track record that positions him as a credible voice in the startup ecosystem. His current role at Cognito (identity verification) is relatively small-scale, suggesting he may be in a building or transition phase. Leaning into his investor and advisor identity alongside his operator credentials could unlock significant leverage.
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- positioningCognito's $252M in total funding is notable — clarify your founder vs. operator role publicly to ensure your personal brand reflects the full scope of your contribution.
- positioningFormalize your angel investing activity with a public portfolio page or AngelList profile to convert your 'angel investing' specialty into a trackable, credibility-building record.
- introsAs a two-time YC founder with three exits, you are well-positioned to become a YC group partner or batch advisor — reach out to YC's partner team directly.
- positioningPublish a detailed post-mortem or case study on the Lyst journey and ZOZO acquisition to establish thought leadership in fashion-tech and cross-border M&A.
- positioningYour three-exit track record is rare — actively promote this on LinkedIn and in founder communities to attract co-founder opportunities, LP interest, and advisory roles.
- fundraisingWith Cognito at only 3 employees and $3M ARR, consider whether a fundraise or strategic partnership could accelerate growth given the strong identity-verification market tailwinds.
- introsLeverage your YC alumni status and exit history to build a formal advisory practice — your LinkedIn recommendation from Lauren Bass shows you already add real value to founders.