Chris is CEO of Neon, which he founded in 2022 to help game developers build direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies and tools to create lasting brands. Before founding Neon, Chris gained extensive experience in eCommerce, fintech, and strategy roles. He worked at Apple on the strategy for Apple Pay, Apple Card, and Apple Pay Later. At Affirm, he held leadership positions in commercial strategy, contributing to the company’s growth from Series B through its IPO. Chris also played a key role in launching the fintech company ONE, backed by Walmart and Ribbit Capital. Earlier in his career, he worked at Facebook and Booz & Company, gaining expertise in go-to-market strategy and corporate development.

As the head of Meridian Play, Ilya helps developers and publishers expand their games into new markets like China. He brings over a decade of experience navigating the gaming markets in China and APAC. He started his career at Tinno Mobile Corp., and went on to lead APAC Business Development for 4+ years at MY.GAMES & MY.GAMES Venture Capital.

Teppei has spent the past decade investing in the future of gaming, entertainment, and consumer technology. As General Partner at GFR Fund, he’s been instrumental in supporting companies like VRChat, Hiber, Freedom Games, and Omeda Studios, helping them shape the way we play, connect, and create. With his background spanning venture capital, corporate strategy, and even game development, Teppei brings a unique perspective to the evolving gaming landscape.