Christopher Sorensen
Founder at Tinkering Labs, Inc.
Profile
Christopher Sorensen is the founder of Tinkering Labs, Inc. (founded in 2013) and Boom Financial, Inc. (founded in 2008).
At Boom Financial, he held the title of Vice President-Operations from 2008 to 2009.
Currently, he is a Partner at Propellant Ventures.
Previously, he worked as Managing Director at Plug & Play LLC from 2010 to 2013, and as a Member at Andersen Consulting LLP (GB).
He also served as Chief Operating Officer at SVC Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Sorensen's education includes a graduate degree from Northwestern University and undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of Illinois.
Christopher Sorensen active positions
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Propellant Ventures
Propellant Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Propellant Ventures (Propellant Ventures) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2020. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Tinkering Labs, Inc.
Tinkering Labs, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Tinkering Labs, Inc. is an American company that offers DIY robot-building kits for kids. The private company is located in the US and was founded by Christopher Sorensen. The company's best-selling STEM kits, such as the Tinkering Labs Original Electric Motors Catalyst Kit, allow children to build and rebuild robotic inventions using real motors, hardware, and wood. | Founder | 2012-12-31 |
Former positions of Christopher Sorensen
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Plug & Play LLC
Plug & Play LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Plug & Play LLC is an innovation platform that connects large corporations with startups through industry-focused accelerator programs. The private company is based in Sunnyvale, CA and was founded by Jojo Flores. The company offers an in-house innovation software called Playbook that allows easy tracking of engagement with startups and data-driven decision-making. Plug & Play also provides ebooks, case studies, and webinars on their website. The company has over 60 accelerator programs every year in major industries and cities, and their startup portfolio includes companies in fintech, insurtech, IoT, and more. Plug & Play Ventures is a leading international early stage VC that focuses on backing founders who are creating the technologies of tomorrow. | Private Equity Investor | 2013-12-30 |
SVC Financial Services, Inc.
SVC Financial Services, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SVC Financial Services, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated financial services and value-added software. The company was founded on July 14, 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Andersen Consulting LLP (GB)
Andersen Consulting LLP (GB) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Andersen Consulting LLP provides accounting services. Its services include accounting, tax and business consulting. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Boom Financial, Inc.
Boom Financial, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Boom Financial, Inc. provides mobile transaction technology solutions and services. Its MoTr application suite allows anyone with a cell phone to send, receive and transact money anywhere in the world. The firm offers its services to financial institutions, community-based organizations, retailers, or any other group to provide their customers or members with convenient access to financial services wherever they are, whenever they want. The company was founded by William J. Barhydt and Christopher Sørensen in 2008 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Founder | - |
Training of Christopher Sorensen
Northwestern University | Graduate Degree |
University of Illinois | Masters Business Admin |
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Boom Financial, Inc.
Boom Financial, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Boom Financial, Inc. provides mobile transaction technology solutions and services. Its MoTr application suite allows anyone with a cell phone to send, receive and transact money anywhere in the world. The firm offers its services to financial institutions, community-based organizations, retailers, or any other group to provide their customers or members with convenient access to financial services wherever they are, whenever they want. The company was founded by William J. Barhydt and Christopher Sørensen in 2008 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Communications |
SVC Financial Services, Inc.
SVC Financial Services, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SVC Financial Services, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated financial services and value-added software. The company was founded on July 14, 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Andersen Consulting LLP (GB)
Andersen Consulting LLP (GB) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Andersen Consulting LLP provides accounting services. Its services include accounting, tax and business consulting. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Propellant Ventures
Propellant Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Propellant Ventures (Propellant Ventures) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2020. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Tinkering Labs, Inc.
Tinkering Labs, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Tinkering Labs, Inc. is an American company that offers DIY robot-building kits for kids. The private company is located in the US and was founded by Christopher Sorensen. The company's best-selling STEM kits, such as the Tinkering Labs Original Electric Motors Catalyst Kit, allow children to build and rebuild robotic inventions using real motors, hardware, and wood. | Consumer Durables |
Plug & Play LLC
Plug & Play LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Plug & Play LLC is an innovation platform that connects large corporations with startups through industry-focused accelerator programs. The private company is based in Sunnyvale, CA and was founded by Jojo Flores. The company offers an in-house innovation software called Playbook that allows easy tracking of engagement with startups and data-driven decision-making. Plug & Play also provides ebooks, case studies, and webinars on their website. The company has over 60 accelerator programs every year in major industries and cities, and their startup portfolio includes companies in fintech, insurtech, IoT, and more. Plug & Play Ventures is a leading international early stage VC that focuses on backing founders who are creating the technologies of tomorrow. | Technology Services |
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