Career and work
Federspiel began working in the Salesforce ecosystem in 2011, first at Internet Creations and later at Silverline. He subsequently co-founded Plative, a Salesforce consulting and implementation company. [2]
In 2015, he co-founded Blackthorn.io, where he became CEO and head of product. The company develops business applications that run on Salesforce, including products for events and payments. By 2021, Blackthorn reported more than 500 customers and over $8 million in annual recurring revenue. [4][3]
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Chris Federspiel, MediumLiving with Bipolar 2 First-person account of living with bipolar II disorder, including depressive periods, medication, work, relationships, stigma and public disclosure.
BitbeanChris Federspiel of Blackthorn Covers Federspiel’s career in the Salesforce ecosystem, co-founding Plative and Blackthorn.io, leadership and bipolar II disorder.
Blackthorn.ioChris Federspiel on Blackthorn.io’s apps and growth Identifies Federspiel as CEO, co-founder and head of product and describes Blackthorn’s Salesforce applications.
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Blackthorn.ioBlackthorn.io is among the Latka’s 500 Fastest Growing SaaS Companies in 2021 Documents company growth, customers and annual recurring revenue.
AssuredGetting to Know: Chris Federspiel Long-form interview covering his bipolar II diagnosis, elevated and depressive periods, impulsive behaviour and effects on work.
Chris Federspiel, MediumTurning my abuse into empowerment First-person essay covering medication and routines including avoiding alcohol and drugs, exercise, sleep and meditation.
Chris Federspiel, LinkedInFounding a business without VC First-person account of building Blackthorn.io and coming to better terms with bipolar II disorder.
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Recommended books and other resources about Chris Federspiel and their experiences.
- Leadership Journeys #31 — Chris FederspielChoosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta
Long-form discussion of bipolar II disorder, depression, meditation and leadership.
- How We Got There: Chris FederspielHow We Got There
Podcast covering Blackthorn.io, entrepreneurship, bipolar disorder and therapy.
- How to navigate AI’s limitations in business today?Devico Breakfast Bar
Interview focused on Federspiel’s technology career, Blackthorn.io and building software businesses.