Chris Gladwin
Inquirer · DISC type cdChris Gladwin is a serial tech entrepreneur who founded Ocient, a leader in hyperscale data analytics. He previously founded Cleversafe, an object-storage firm he sold to IBM for over a billion dollars. A graduate of MIT, he is also deeply invested in Chicagos tech ecosystem.
His passion for community and outdoor recreation led him to co-found The Forge Adventure Parks, a social enterprise offering activities like ziplining and rock climbing. This venture aims to provide engaging outdoor experiences that educate and entertain adventurers of all ages and abilities.
He founded and grew Cleversafe to capture 100% of the large-scale, on-premise object storage market before selling it to IBM for $1. 4 billion.
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