Current:
CTO at Stax

Prior:
CTO at IZEA, VP Engineering at SPLYT, Lead Architect at Electronic Arts

Chris Staymates is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Stax Payments, where he leads all aspects of product and technology for the company. With a proven track record of driving business growth, Chris has been instrumental in Stax's remarkable journey from $15 million in revenue to a unicorn valuation within just two years.

Chris started his career at Electronic Arts and has carried a deep commitment to supporting innovation ever since. Chris actively mentors startup and scale-up companies, providing invaluable guidance and strategic insights. His expertise has helped these companies navigate complex challenges, secure funding, achieve significant milestones, and successfully execute exits. With both large and small company experience, Chris is able to help entrepreneurs and business leaders to realize their visions through thoughtful digital products strategy.

Chris holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida. He resides in Orlando, FL, with his family.