Chris Savage

About Chris Savage

Chris Savage is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wistia, a complete video marketing platform, on a mission to help every business thrive with video and connect authentically with their audiences.

Chris and his co-founder, Brendan Schwartz, started Wistia in Brendan’s living room in 2006 and have grown Wistia into a multi-million dollar business with 188 employees and millions of users.

Over the past 18 years, Chris and Brendan have remained dedicated to their vision, evolving with the times, tackling customers’ B2B marketing challenges, having fun, and remaining authentically true to themselves along the way as can be seen in their wildly creative original series.

In 2018 Brendan and Savage declined the opportunity to sell Wistia for a life-changing amount of money and instead took on $17.3 million in debt to buy back the company’s equity. They chose Wistia’s independence and ensured the company remained aligned with its values and customers.

These pivotal moments reflect the heart of Wistia’s culture: resilience, creativity, and the belief that with the right mindset and persistence, you can tackle any challenge and thrive.

Sharing Insights and Inspiring Others

Chris loves sharing his journey and often counterintuitive leadership and B2B marketing tips—on LinkedIn or as the co-host of the podcast Talking Too Loud, where he dives into building businesses, top-notch brands, and amazing products with industry leaders. You’ll also find him sharing bold ideas in Fast Company, the Forbes Business Council, and the Entrepreneur’s Leadership Network.