Marques is a visionary Cyborg Anthropologist who skillfully navigates the intersection of Ancestral Wisdom, Modern Technology, and Future Society. As the Founder of the World Education Foundation, he has embarked on a journey spanning 84 countries, spearheading transformative projects in 23 of them. Marques shines as an EY Global Luminary, securing victory at MIT Reality Hack '23 and founding the Odyssey Foundation.

Drawing from a dynamic five-year NFL career, Marques embodies values of teamwork, discipline, grit, and passion, which infuse his approach to technological innovation and societal advancement.

Chris has spent his career at the intersection of technology, innovation, and systems design. He has developed and fostered multi-stakeholder ecosystems and programs for Fortunes, VCs, startups, and cities – designing and launching incubators, pilots, and investment funds.

Chris a founder of BxC (Blockchain x Climate Leadership Network), and was formerly a Director of IDEO's Climate Portfolio and Corporate Venture Fund – investing, accelerating, and piloting Circular Economy solutions on a global scale.