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Chris Chetty is a seasoned business leader and venture capitalist with over 20 years of experience driving growth across sports, hospitality, and emerging industries. As Senior Advisor for Charlie’s Pharmers Market and Venture Capitalist at Force One Capital / QQ21 Fund Inc., he specializes in scaling start-ups and structuring high-return investment opportunities. In 2025, he is leading the rebrand of Crafted by Chetty’s, a premium hot sauce company blending Caribbean heritage with tech-driven innovation and all-natural ingredients. Known for his strategic vision and results-driven leadership, Chris continues to build ventures that unite profitability, authenticity, and purpose.
Bio
With over two decades of entrepreneurial and executive experience, Chris Chetty is a dynamic business leader known for transforming bold ideas into profitable, sustainable ventures. His career spans sports, hospitality, finance, and emerging industries, anchored by a consistent record of driving growth through strategic partnerships and results-oriented leadership.
As Senior Advisor for Charlie’s Pharmers Market and Venture Capitalist at Force One Capital / QQ21 Fund Inc., Chris leads initiatives across multiple start-ups, leveraging his expertise in deal structuring, capital strategy, and operational scaling. He has played a key role in developing businesses that merge innovation with impact such as Charlie’s Pharmers Market, which pioneers clinical and medicinal cannabis solutions for mental health and addiction recovery.
An early advocate for technology-driven business models, Chris is now spearheading the 2025 rebrand and expansion of Crafted by Chetty’s, a premium food brand with over 20 years of heritage. Under his leadership, the company is redefining the hot sauce category through AI-enhanced flavor development, sustainable sourcing, and all-natural formulations, bridging tradition with innovation to capture global market share.
Before entering venture capital, Chris held leadership roles with organizations such as the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Police Services, and several ventures in the hospitality sector including the successful launch and sale of a restaurant brand. These experiences shaped his ability to navigate high-stakes environments, manage teams with precision, and deliver consistent profitability.
Beyond business, Chris is deeply committed to community development and mentorship, actively supporting initiatives that empower youth and foster entrepreneurship.
A forward-thinking strategist with an instinct for opportunity, Chris continues to build companies that merge profit with purpose, creating value not just for investors, but for the communities they serve.
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Last Active
21 minutes ago
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Elevator Pitch
Crafted by Chetty’s is a premium hot sauce brand celebrating over 20 years of authentic Caribbean flavor. Now rebranding in 2025, we’re merging tradition with innovation — using technology to refine all-natural ingredients into bold, consistent, premium flavors. From our signature OG Heat to Bahamian Heat and Garlic Hot Sauce, every bottle reflects two decades of craftsmanship, culture, and clean, tech-driven taste made for the modern world.
Industry
Food
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Team Size
1-5 employees
Funding Stage
Seed
Funding Raised
1-5 employees
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | 90 / 100 | Founded and developed multiple successful ventures. |
| Entrepreneurship | 90 / 100 | Over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, transforming ideas into profitable ventures. |
| Leadership | 85 / 100 | Known for results-oriented leadership and strategic vision. |
| Scaled Product | 85 / 100 | Scaling start-ups and structuring high-return investment opportunities. |
| Innovation | 85 / 100 | Merging tradition with innovation in product development. |
| Sold Business | 80 / 100 | Successful launch and sale of a restaurant brand. |
| Strategy | 80 / 100 | Forward-thinking strategist with an instinct for opportunity. |
| Food | 80 / 100 | Leading a premium hot sauce brand with over 20 years of heritage. |
| Product Management | 80 / 100 | Spearheading the rebrand and expansion of Crafted by Chetty’s. |
| Emerging Industries | 75 / 100 | Involved in clinical and medicinal cannabis solutions. |
| Fundraising | 75 / 100 | Specializes in structuring high-return investment opportunities. |
| Mentorship | 75 / 100 | Actively supports initiatives that empower youth and foster entrepreneurship. |
| Hospitality | 75 / 100 | Experience in launching and selling a restaurant brand. |
| Finance | 70 / 100 | Venture Capitalist at Force One Capital / QQ21 Fund Inc. |
| Project Management | 70 / 100 | Leads initiatives across multiple start-ups, managing teams with precision. |
| Sports | 70 / 100 | Held leadership roles with the Toronto Blue Jays. |
Title
Leader of Rebrand and Expansion
Position Description
Spearheading the 2025 rebrand and expansion of a premium food brand.
Accomplishment Notes
Redefining the hot sauce category through AI-enhanced flavor development.
Title
Leadership Role
Position Description
Held leadership roles, managing teams with precision.
Accomplishment Notes
Contributed to organizational success.
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Entrepreneur
Position Description
Launched and sold a restaurant brand.
Accomplishment Notes
Successful launch and sale of a restaurant brand.
Title
Senior Advisor
Position Description
Leads initiatives across multiple start-ups, leveraging expertise in deal structuring, capital strategy, and operational scaling.
Accomplishment Notes
Played a key role in developing businesses merging innovation with impact.
Title
Leadership Role
Position Description
Held leadership roles, navigating high-stakes environments and managing teams.
Accomplishment Notes
Delivered consistent profitability.
Title
Venture Capitalist
Position Description
Specializes in scaling start-ups and structuring high-return investment opportunities.
Accomplishment Notes
Structured high-return investment opportunities.