
Chris Herring
Chris is the Director of Partnerships at Kleer, where he helps early-stage organizations build scalable GTM motions. After deferring enrollment at the University of Chicago Law School, he moved to Seattle and began his career in an early-stage tech startup. Over the past decade, Chris has focused on creating strategic partnerships and driving business growth through effective community-building and collaboration.
Chris specializes in scaling GTM strategies for startups, building profitable partnerships, and helping companies thrive in the tech space. His approach to sales and business development emphasizes creativity, multithreaded outreach, and delivering unique experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys UNC basketball, Phillies baseball, alpine climbing, and landscape photography. He’s also a multiple-time Fantasy Football champion and speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Farsi.