Chris Parrish

Christopher Parrish is Co-Founder and President at the leading experiential learning company, Podium Education. At Podium, Chris led the launch of an industry-redefining platform that brings real-world, career-connected experience directly into the undergraduate degree. Students at Podium's 100+ university partners, including ASU, Georgetown, and Utah, gain experience, skills, and credit by working on projects directly with 70+ organizations, including Crocs, IDEO, and L'Oreal. A proud native of the Poconos, Chris is passionate about unlocking opportunities for rural communities. His work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and InsideHigherEd. Chris and Podium are based in Austin, TX.