Tweener Talks: Chris Heivly - A Love of Maps Kicks Off an Epic Founder Careere

Chris Hively is a geographer-turned-tech entrepreneur who co-founded MapQuest and as a second act shaped the Triangle’s startup ecosystem through mentorship, investment, and community-building.

Who is Chris Heivly?

Chris Heivly is a map-loving entrepreneur, startup whisperer, and one of the foundational architects of the Triangle's startup ecosystem. Best known as the co-founder of MapQuest, Chris helped pioneer digital navigation before most people had even heard of GPS. He’s worked everywhere from the State Department to the startup trenches,…