Overview
Chris Farmer is Founder & CEO at SignalFire[1], a position Farmer has held since April 2013[3]. Farmer specializes in turning early-stage, product-driven startups into successful businesses[2]. Prior to founding SignalFire, Farmer served as Venture Partner at General Catalyst Partners from November 2010 to April 2013[5], and as Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners from September 2005 to May 2009[6]. Farmer also held positions as Consultant at Bain & Co.[7] and Vice President of Product Management & Business Development at SkyBitz[8]. Farmer holds a degree in International Political Economy and Technology Policy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University[9] and a BA in International Business from Tufts University[10]. As of July 2026, Farmer is a Finance Leaders Fellow at The Aspen Institute[4].
Profile introduction
I'm passionate about turning ideas into products that have the potential to meaningfully affect the lives of millions of people. I specialize in turning early-stage, product-driven startups into successful businesses.
Career history
- Founder & CEOApr 2013 to presentSignalFire
- Finance Leaders FellowJul 2026 to presentThe Aspen Institute
- Venture PartnerNov 2010 to Apr 2013General Catalyst Partners
- Vice PresidentSep 2005 to May 2009Bessemer Venture Partners
- ConsultantMar 2004 to Sep 2005Bain & Co.
- Vice President, Product Management & Business Development2000 to 2004SkyBitz
Education
International Political Economy, Technology Policy at The Fletcher SchoolTufts University
- Miramonte
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