Biography

Christian ("Chris") Duffus is an experienced financial technology entrepreneur. He has a significant background working with innovative organizations in finance, technology, and policy. Chris is currently founder and CEO of Vite.money, LLC a new asset management platform for the token (crypto) economy. Vite is the result of Chris' multi-year education and investments in cryptocurrencies. In addition, he is the founder of LEAF College Savings, the leading provider of higher education financial wellness benefits to employers.

Prior to LEAF Chris worked with a number of venture-backed start-ups in the FinTech and Wireless industries; cumulatively raising nearly $50+ million from top-tier VC firms and successfully exiting payment provider Govolution. Chris was also the deputy CEO of Finance and Administration for the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee in Denver, Colorado. He began his career with Goldman Sachs in Mergers & Acquisitions. 

Chris is a Graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration where he currently serves as a member of the Alumni Board of Trustees. He is also a board member of the National Educators Association Foundation and serves on the investment and development committees.