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Chris Pinder

Smart Home & Venue Technology Entrepreneur


About Chris

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Smart Home & Venue Technology Entrepreneur

Bio

I'm the Managing Director of the entertainment technology brand HDANYWHERE (now known as HDA + uControl), and I also own the specialist technology distributor OneAV.

I guess I’m most well-known for completing the Marathon des Sables, the 'world's toughest footrace', in 2022, when I ran 250km across the Sahara desert for 6-days, finishing 156th out of over 1000 entrants. With the support of the industry, I raised £50,000 for Together For Cinema - a charitable enterprise that builds accessible cinema rooms in children's hospices and respite centres across the UK. I'm proud to continue to be an Ambassador and Director on the board.

Since 2013, I've been the Chairman of Malvern Town FC, having been a keen footballer my whole life.

At the end of 2022, I was honoured to receive a CEDIA Special Recognition Award, be included in the InAVate 40 Under 40 list, and also receive a Special Recognition at the EI Live! Smart Building Awards.

HDANYWHERE | OneAV | Chair of Malvern Town FC | Marathon des Sables finisher | CEDIA Special Recognition Award | InAVate 40 Under 40 | Smart Building Awards Special Recognition | Together For Cinema Director

Location

Southport, England, Sefton, GB

Last Active

7 months ago

Company

Name / Logo

uControl

Elevator Pitch

The first-ever British-made smart remote, with the longest instant-on battery life of any smart remote in the world, and a sophisticated smart home control system for the mid-market.

Industry

Technology

Team Size

5-10 employees

Funding Stage

Series A

Funding Raised

None/Bootstrapped

Annual Revenue

$1M to $2.5M

Skills

SkillStrengthExplanation
InAVate 40 Under 4090 / 100Recognized as one of the top young professionals in the AV industry.
CEDIA Special Recognition Award90 / 100Received a prestigious award for contributions to the industry.
Marathon des Sables Finisher85 / 100Completed the world's toughest footrace, showcasing endurance and determination.
Management85 / 100As Managing Director, overseeing operations and strategic direction of HDANYWHERE and OneAV.
Chairman of Malvern Town FC80 / 100Leading the football club, demonstrating leadership and community involvement.
Fundraising80 / 100Successfully raised £50,000 for Together For Cinema through industry support.
Technology75 / 100Extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in smart home and venue technology.
Smart Home Technology70 / 100Managing Director of a technology brand specializing in smart home control systems.
Sports70 / 100Keen footballer with a lifelong passion for the sport.

Experiences

MILESTONETogether For Cinema

Title

Director

Position Description

Ambassador and director for a charitable enterprise that builds accessible cinema rooms in children's hospices.

Accomplishment Notes

Raised significant funds and awareness for the charity.

JOBHDANYWHERE (HDA + uControl)

Title

Managing Director

Position Description

Overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the company, focusing on smart home technology solutions.

Accomplishment Notes

Led the company to develop the first British-made smart remote with the longest battery life.

JOBOneAV

Title

Owner

Position Description

Specialist technology distributor focusing on smart home and venue technology.

Accomplishment Notes

Established a successful distribution business in the technology sector.

JOBMalvern Town FC

Title

Chairman

Position Description

Leading the football club, responsible for strategic decisions and community engagement.

Accomplishment Notes

Promoting local football and community involvement through leadership.