NPEW 2018

Chris Fenster is the Founder and CEO of Propeller Industries, a leading provider of outsourced CFO and accounting services to emerging CPG, technology and services companies. Propeller specializes in the critical growth stage between $2 and $20M in revenue – helping clients professionalize their finances and manage the challenges of dynamic growth. Propeller currently handles over $1B in annual spending for more than 200 companies who have raised over $1.5B in capital. The firm has over 100 full-time professionals working from 6 US and 2 international offices. Current and alumni CPG clients include Krave Jerky, Sir Kensington’s, Chameleon Cold Brew and Kite Hill Foods. Consumer and tech clients include Casper, Giphy and TheSkimm. Prior to Propeller, Chris built and sold two companies in the outdoor industry and served in various CFO and operations roles for early-stage companies in consumer goods, e-commerce, food & beverage and financial services. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and two young sons.