# Christopher Zock

> Christopher Zock is the Austin-based co-CEO and managing partner of Sandbox Industries, where he leads the Insurtech fund team. He joined the firm in 2014 after financial and operating roles in consumer products and residential real estate. His work includes insurance technology investments, portfolio engagement, and board roles at Indico, Gradient AI, and Verituity.

- **Role:** Managing Partner & Co-CEO at Sandbox Industries
- **Organizations:** Sandbox Industries, Sandbox Insurtech Ventures, Indico Data, Gradient AI, Verituity, Data Dimensions, Rollick, Intellivo, Amazing Food Creations, Circle K International
- **Education:** MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, BS in Finance, Arizona State University
- **Known for:** Advanced from joining Sandbox in 2014 to co-CEO and managing partner., Leads the Sandbox Insurtech fund team., Serves on the boards of Indico, Gradient AI, and Verituity.

## Career timeline

- **1998–1999** — International trustee of Circle K International.
- **1999–2000** — International president of Circle K International.
- **2002–2004** — Attended Stanford Graduate School of Business for an MBA.
- **Before 2014** — Held financial and operating roles at Amazing Food Creations and its successors, and worked at a residential real estate family office.
- **2014** — Joined Sandbox Industries.
- **2019** — Listed as managing director of Sandbox Insurtech Ventures at the New York Venture Summit.
- **2020** — Announced as a new Layr board member following its Sandbox-led $5 million seed financing.
- **2024** — Joined Verituity’s board following an $18.8 million round co-led by Sandbox and Forgepoint.

## Achievements

- Advanced from joining Sandbox in 2014 to co-CEO and managing partner.
- Leads the Sandbox Insurtech fund team.
- Serves on the boards of Indico, Gradient AI, and Verituity.
- Was international president of Circle K International in 1999–2000.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Commented on Sandbox’s strategic investment in Swoop to support US expansion.
- **2024-06** — Verituity announced Zock’s board appointment with an $18.8 million financing co-led by Sandbox and Forgepoint.

## Links

- Website: https://sandboxindustries.com/people/p/chris-zock
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherzock/

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