My name is Christopher Petkas.

I am a General Partner at Contrarian Thinking Capital, an early stage VC fund and Main Street Hold Co.

I also serve as an advisor to companies and private investment firms on behalf of the DoD where I help solve national security problems with AI.

Prior to that, I was a Navy Seal, having served 10 years on active duty.

Read more about me in my about page.

  • My Fireside Chat in NYC at Venture Loft
    ​I was invited to do the Fireside Chat yesterday in New York City. This … Read more
  • My fitness insights from the Big Deal Podcast with Codie Sanchez
    My Fitness Insights
    Recently, I shared my approach to fitness and health on my wife’s podcast, The … Read more
  • Go Within
    What do you do when shit hits the fan? Most people panic and talk instead of ask. It’s natural. Stress is high and no one knows what success looks like. Amidst uncertainty lies the potential for unforeseen insights and blessings. Embracing this notion, … Read more
  • Finding Common Ground with Vivek Ramaswamy
    My wife, Codie Sanchez, and I sat down with former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy … Read more