About Chris
Chris founded DCI in 2006 and has since developed over 200 digital business models, many of which have been
successfully built, executed, or sold to leading companies.
He is the author of more than 10 books on business model design, including 3 bestsellers, and is recognized
for his expertise in shaping innovative strategies.
Chris also created the DVC Framework, which helps founders, innovators, and corporations design disruptive
and impactful business models.
He has founded over 5 ventures, including:
- modellanzeigen24.de, sold to the Ippen Group in 2008
- djsets.com, co-founded with his brother Hannes and sold to a major label in 2002
- 3member.me, backed by VCs
- A Beast Called D, the first blockchain-connected cap collection, which made waves at
Web3 events such as NFC Lisbon.
Chris has brought his insights to hundreds of companies through workshops, coaching, and hands-on business
model design and venture building.