Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence · Founder Institute
United States
About
Chris Foltz is a startup mentor and transformation strategist serving as Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Institute, where he has been a top-rated startup mentor on five continents. He is also Managing Director of Responsible Solutions, a Silicon Valley-based strategy firm focused on change and transformation. In 2025 he co-founded AI Alt Lab, a non-profit artificial intelligence think tank and research lab based in Arlington, Virginia. Chris brings a mentor-and-strategist perspective on early-stage company building, founder development, organisational change, and the practical use of AI. The role provides direct exposure to how first-time founders in many different markets move from an idea to a structured company. Chris is particularly relevant to conversations around pre-seed startup building, founder mentorship, transformation strategy, and how founders should think about artificial intelligence.