Chris is the owner of Chris Allen + Associates -- a project development studio with twenty-five years of experience working with strategic partners and clients to catalyze innovation in an array of sectors related to sustainability: built environment; consumer product and industrial process innovation; clean energy; natural resource management; regional economic planning; tourism; and community development. With training in International Business from UT Austin, Chris works with interdisciplinary teams to integrate sustainable/regenerative business vision, analysis and strategy. He is also a Co-Founder of Biomimicry 3.8 and a Certified Biomimicry Professional.