About Me

Thanks for stopping by.

I’m Chris Erhardt, Director of 412 Angels at Endeavor Heartland, focused on building startup ecosystems and activating capital in emerging markets, and a private pilot currently based in Northwest Arkansas and Dallas, TX.

Back in 2015, my wife Mylène and I co-founded a music tech startup that brought the recording studio into the cloud. We later launched a platform that enabled fans to discover future hits using data, behavioral science, and blockchain, and built an AI-powered service that generated custom songs at scale. These ventures gave me firsthand experience in raising capital, building products, and scaling teams across borders.

Over time, my work expanded beyond operating companies into working closely with founders, investors, and organizations to drive growth and unlock opportunities.

I’ve raised private capital, secured government grants, and supported companies navigating scale, expansion, and strategic inflection points. As a German-born founder who built businesses across North America, I bring a global perspective to how companies grow and how ecosystems develop.

Today, my focus is on connecting capital with high-potential founders and strengthening the environments they operate in. Through my role at Endeavor Heartland, I work with investors and entrepreneurs to facilitate funding, support company growth, and contribute to long-term regional economic development.

I earned my private pilot’s license in 2019, and much of how I operate, both in business and investing, is shaped by the same principles: precision, preparation, and structured decision-making.

If you think there’s a way to work together, feel free to reach out.