Chris Newell

Chris Newell has a strong background in founding and leading technology companies. In 2002, they founded TextYou, which provided an SMS platform for bars, restaurants, and hotels in the North East of England. This platform later expanded to include major clients such as English Heritage, Coca Cola, and Mars. In 2006, Newell founded Interlinked Media, a company that offered text messaging services to large organizations and agencies. Chris expanded the company to the USA and established offices in Dallas, Texas, London, and Newcastle. During this time, the platform gained recognition as a leading service in the US market. In 2009, Newell founded ImpulsePay, where they served as CEO. The company worked with UK mobile network operators to provide payment services for various merchants. Chris re-invented consumer-facing experiences to improve the user framework and ensured compliance with network operator requirements. In 2016, Newell founded Donr, where they currently serve as CEO. Donr uses integrated digital fundraising technology, with their main service being Text Giving, which is designed to help charities build stronger relationships with supporters. The platform is quick, cost-effective, and accessible for anyone with a mobile phone. Overall, Newell has a wealth of experience in founding and leading technology companies, with a focus on SMS and digital fundraising platforms. Currently, they are also an investor at The Studios.

Chris Newell attended Northumbria University from 1998 to 2002, where they pursued a degree in Computing for Business. No specific field of study is provided.