Chris Wilkes has founded, purchased and/or sold dozens of companies over the past 20 years both as an individual and while leading companies. Most recently, Chris sold and exited EnginSoft USA, a company he founded in 2018. EnginSoft USA provides engineering software and consulting services. Manufacturers around the world such as Toyota, Dana, NASA, and the US Army use its services and software to solve even the most complex industrial problems with a high degree of reliability.
Chris serves as the North Texas Angel Network’s Chairman Emeritus and a member of the board of the DEC Network. As an angel investor and mentor, Chris has evaluated thousands of business plans or pitches from entrepreneurs and inventors seeking funding. Chris both personally invests in these companies and serves as a judge for pitch competitions all over the state. Chris also services on multiple boards including the Dallas Entrepreneur Center and other charity and civic boards.
Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing management from Texas Tech University, followed by an MBA from Texas A&M University.