Chris Clayton Email Address

Functional Product Manager, Process Manufacturing

A world leader in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing created by Caltech to commercialize AI used in space travel and defense.

Experience: Mr. Clayton is the Founder & Chief Strategist for Step Next, an advanced technology consulting firm specializing in designing and implementing agile go-to market systems for early stage companies. His client engagements center on increasing sales volume and velocity through a blend of sales process innovation, new messaging frameworks to achieve extreme market differentiation and product portfolio improvements. In addition, Chris provides technical and business due diligence evaluations for several Private Equity Investment Firms. Throughout his career, Chris has demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset where innovation is a constant theme within his work as a business and technology strategist, sales leader and relationship development expert. He has deep experience in applied Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, IOT, Design Thinking, User Centered/Experience Design, Information Architecture, Solution Selling, Marketing, Branding and Business Strategy.