Chris Horne

Commander
DISC Type : D

Fractional CTO at Ascend Technology Partners

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Chris is a Fractional CTO and Head of AI who helps businesses implement effective AI solutions. With a background in fintech and a degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, he bridges the gap between AI hype and real operational problem-solving. People who have worked with him describe him as brilliant, collaborative, and thoughtful.

As a self-described "Tinkerer & Relentless Explorer, " Chris has a deep-seated curiosity for technology. This passion drives him to constantly explore new systems and ideas, moving beyond theoretical concepts to hands-on application and building new solutions.

He co-founded a company that created Photosmith, an iPad app for professional photographers that integrated with Adobe Lightroom.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Practical AI Deployment
His focus is on helping businesses move past the hype and deploy AI that solves real-world operational problems, as seen in his recent work and social posts.
Agentic AI Workflows
He specifically builds and advises on agentic AI systems designed to automate complex business workflows across platforms like email, CRM, and Slack.
LLM Cost Optimization
He has hands-on experience in building intelligent model routing systems that can reduce LLM costs for businesses by 50-70%.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Fractional CTO at Ascend Technology Partners
3-2018 - 6-2025
Chief Technology Officer at BitRail
7-2013 - 3-2018
Chief Information Officer at Political Activist Organization
9-2010 - 5-2017
Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at C Squared Enterprises, Inc
4-2004 - 8-2013
Senior Software Developer at MedQuest Associates

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Phoenix

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Exp : 25 Location : Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Fractional CTO at Ascend Technology Partners
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Chris

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