Chris Adams

Chris Adams is a serial entrepreneur, multiple-exit founder, board advisor and growth strategist. He’s spent over two decades turning bold ideas into high-growth realities—co-founding and scaling companies like gShift Labs (acquired by Mintent, 2018) and earlier ventures Hot Banana Software (Web Content Management Platform) and CGK (Digital Agency) both acquired by (Publicly Traded – San Francisco Based) – Lyris, 2006.

These journeys delivered explosive results: 928% growth, repeated spots on Profit 500’s fastest-growing lists, C100’s most promising startups, and national innovation awards.

As Founder & Managing Director of Adams Hamilton, Chris now focuses on what he does best: visioning growth strategies that help leaders and organizations outpace disruption in digital marketing, sales, channel partnerships and technology.

With deep expertise in product management, Chris has supported patented transformative solutions—including a 2024 patent for predictive environmental control systems, 2025 method for content delivery (Touchless) and a 2015 patent for advanced SEO optimization methods—driving measurable, sustainable impact.

Chris is equally passionate about coaching and advising the next generation of builders. Through founding the reIGNITE Confernce, investor roles, and advisory board positions, Chris help founders navigate scaling challenges, refine product roadmaps, and accelerate trajectories.

His board leadership—Past Chair/President of Barrie Film Festival, Barrie Chamber of Commerce, MacLaren Art Centre, and more—has honed his ability to guide organizations toward long-term vision and economic vitality.

Recognized with the Mayor’s Innovation Award and Georgian College Community Partner Award, Chirs thrives on empowering ambitious teams to achieve outsized results.

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