CHRIS FOLAYAN
Chris Folayan / Startup Mentor
I help buildcompaniesthat movethe world.
I founded my first Silicon Valley tech company at 20. Over 25 years and several exits later, I help founders build bold ideas into lasting companies. My work spans 50+ major companies, including Adobe, eBay, Macy’s, LSI, and SONY. Today, I mentor, advise, and lead several businesses, thanking God every day.
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Years building
Award-winning industry experience.
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Countries
Ventures scaled across 75 markets.
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Startup Founders
Advised globally.
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Team members
Employees led and managed.
The founder's founder
"When I say I know how you feel, I'm not joking."
I've had a shoestring budget, sat in front of boards, and raised millions from investors globally — I expanded one venture into 75 countries. Now it's time to help you get your business up and running the best way I can.
As featured in
The P.I.N.K. H.U.G. methodology
Seven attributes every entrepreneur must possess.
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Passion
That self-motivated drive within you, focused on achieving your goals.
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Innovation
Constantly coming up with something new and cutting-edge.
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Networking
Surrounding yourself intentionally with people who can help you grow.
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Knowledge
Constantly feeding your mind to better yourself and your business.
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Humility
Stay coachable. You don't know everything, and the founders who listen are the ones who last.
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Understanding
Read your people, your customers and your market before you act — empathy is a business strategy.
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Gratitude
Give credit generously and thank the people who helped you get here.
If you have P.I.N.K. and H.U.G., you have what it takes to succeed — and I'd love to work with you.
Value addition
How I help.
Watch
On stage, unfiltered.
In just a year, Chris's guidance and mentorship transformed my napkin idea into a thriving and sustainable business.
Books & tools
Read the playbook.
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