I am Chris Petkas, General Partner at Contrarian Thinking Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund and Main Street HoldCo. Beyond investing, I serve as an advisor to companies and private investment firms on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense, where I focus on applying artificial intelligence to solve complex national security challenges.

Before my career in venture and advisory, I served 10 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL, gaining deep experience in leadership, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making. Today, I bring that same discipline and perspective to building businesses, investing in founders, and advancing technologies that matter.