Chris Shipley is a writer, consultant, and innovation strategist. She cofounded two companies, including the startup media and consulting firm Guidewire Group. She previously served as executive producer of the DEMO conference from 1996 to 2009, helping more than 1,500 companies make their market debut. Prior to that, she was a writer and editor at Ziff-Davis. She is currently writing a book on the future of work and learning.