Christopher Myers
CEO @B:Side Capital, Professor @The W.P. Carey School of Business, Advocate of The B:Side Way
Description
Chris Myers is an entrepreneur, CEO, professor, and writer who believes business should be both high-performing and deeply human. As CEO of B:Side Capital, he leads one of the most innovative SBA lenders in the U.S., helping small businesses and banks navigate complexity with clarity. He also teaches management and entrepreneurship at ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business and serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Skysong Innovations. Chris is the author of The B:Side Way, a leadership philosophy and daily blog focused on decision-making, strategy, and building things that last. His writing has appeared in Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, and Fox Business. He believes good leadership is quiet, disciplined, and grounded in long-term thinking. He values clarity over charisma, process over personality, and discomfort as a sign of growth. Whether in business, teaching, or writing, Chris is focused on one thing: helping people build better systems, make better decisions, and do the hard work that actually moves the needle.
Suggested Questions
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