Chris Iles

In the sports innovation realm, I've driven the Minnesota Twins into the tech and entertainment forefront. As an overseer for Twins Accelerator by Techstars, I've invested in early-stage startups to diversify Twins' brand and create revenue streams. I've been instrumental in fan engagement technologies, pioneering "Twins XR" - a metaverse activation and "The Twiniverse" - a stadium-scale AR app. My journey spans marketing to VR, playing a crucial role in gaming and esports activations at Target Field. Beginning in corporate communications, I led media relations for the team's relocation to Target Field. A passionate storyteller, I've always aimed to inspire action and impact through engaging narratives. Prior to the Twins, I worked in corporate communications at HealthPartners and Padilla.