Chris Erwin
Chris is the founder of RockWater. They provide M&A and strategy advisory for creator economy and digital agencies. Clients include YouTube, Paramount, Long Haul Management (sold to Wasserman), The Creator Society, Bottle Rocket Management (sold to Night), Team Coco, Orca, Oxford Road, FAO Schwartz, and more.
RockWater publishes the most widely-read M&A industry newsletter, and also hosts premium executive events across the world for builders and investors.
Chris' executive experience spans investment banking, venture capital, and new Hollywood. He was named by Variety as one of Hollywood’s New Digital Leaders, and helped sell one of the first YouTube MCNs to AwesomenessTV and DreamWorks Animation.
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