Hi, I'm Chris Barton - Founder & CEO at Guard Inc.
I thrive on building groundbreaking technology and inspiring others to innovate. My passion lies in transforming ambitious ideas into globally impactful solutions, from mobile revolutions to AI-driven social good. I love tackling complex challenges and creating adventure along the way.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded Shazam, an app with 2 billion downloads acquired by Apple for $400 million.
Currently developing AI startups focused on preventing drowning and aiding dyslexic children.
Provides unique insights from pioneering mobile ecosystems and creating impactful technology.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech Explorer
Began career with foundational business development experience at Microsoft, followed by strategic roles in mobile internet and partnerships at Google.
✦ Business Development
✦ Mobile Internet
✦ Strategic Partnerships
Startup Founder & Ecosystem Builder
Founded Shazam, pioneering a mobile ecosystem that achieved massive global adoption and a landmark acquisition by Apple.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Mobile Applications
✦ Product Management
AI Innovator & Social Entrepreneur
Currently driving two AI startups focused on critical social impact areas, applying extensive experience to new challenges.
✦ AI
✦ Startup Founder
✦ Social Impact
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Innovation Pioneer
Architecting disruptive technologies from concept to global scale.
✦ Founded Shazam, achieving 2 billion downloads and a major acquisition by Apple.
✦ Invented 12 patents, including one integrated into the Google search algorithm.
✦ Pioneered mobile ecosystem strategies at Google and Dropbox.