Chris Cottrell

Cofounder & Managing Partner

Chris works closely with business owners and our existing investments, ensuring Verde Peak acts as a trusted partner.

Chris was raised in Arizona and at an early age was inspired to public service, studying political science at Arizona State University. From there, he joined a growing startup in Scottsdale and worked with business owners to grow their businesses, eventually leading a team of over 20 employees who oversaw $15m in annual revenue.

Chris went on to graduate school, and then joined the Army as an intelligence officer, ultimately deploying to northern Iraq with US Special Operations Command. He went back to school again from there and helped build two more companies, the whole time yearning to get back to the place he always called home. Chris currently lives in Scottsdale, finally back in sight of the mountains.

A favorite moment in Arizona is...

Catching a Sun Devils football game and a cold Kiltlifter from Four Peaks Brewing after.

A quote I often think of is...

“Aim small, miss small.” - Benjamin Martin

My weekend morning routine is...

Definitely coffee, followed by a long run or bike ride.

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