Co-Founder & CEO of Substack; Champion of Independent Publishing
Chris Best Biography
Chris Best is the co-founder and chief executive of Substack, the platform that has reshaped the landscape of independent publishing and direct-to-reader subscriptions. Under his leadership, Substack has become a key destination for writers, journalists, and creators seeking to build sustainable businesses around their work.
Before founding Substack, Best co-founded and served as chief technology officer at Kik, a mobile messaging company that attracted millions of users and became one of the earliest major Canadian tech successes in social media. His experience at Kik gave him a deep understanding of building scalable platforms and engaging digital communities.
Best holds a degree in engineering from the University of Waterloo. He is recognized for his entrepreneurial vision, his commitment to empowering creators, and his role in shaping the intersection of technology, media, and independent publishing.
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