# Chris Marlin

> Chris Marlin is Vice President, CFO Services at Venture First, based in Las Vegas. His career includes 15 years at Zappos and subsequent strategy and finance work for restaurant and tequila portfolio companies in Mexico.

- **Role:** Vice President, CFO Services at Venture First
- **Organizations:** Venture First, Zappos, Las Vegas Fashion Council, K9s.org
- **Education:** University of Louisville, Executive education coursework, Columbia Business School
- **Known for:** Led an investment in a restaurant group in Guadalajara, Mexico., Oversaw financial and legal operations of portfolio businesses in Mexico.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Worked with the Spanish government; exact dates and role are not specified.
- **—** — Spent 15 years at Zappos in roles spanning FP&A, supply chain and merchandising.
- **2017** — Listed as Las Vegas Fashion Council treasurer and Zappos Senior Director of Merchandising and Operations.
- **—** — After Zappos, led strategy and finance for three restaurant and tequila portfolio companies in the family office of Zappos founders.
- **2025-04** — Joined Venture First.

## Achievements

- Led an investment in a restaurant group in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- Oversaw financial and legal operations of portfolio businesses in Mexico.

## Latest updates

- **2025-04** — Joined Venture First; its current team page lists him as Vice President, CFO Services.

## Links

- Website: https://venturefirst.com/team/christopher-marlin/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlinchris

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Last updated: 2026-10-09