CHRIS SCHWALBACH

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AVL GROWTH

FACILITATOR, BUSINESSOUTSIDE

Chris (“Schwally”) Schwalbach is a serial entrepreneur and finance professional in Boulder, CO. In 2009, Chris founded AVL Growth Partners, a fractional professional firm providing finance, accounting, and HR services. At AVL, Chris has supported well over 1,000 high-growth companies and built a team of over 70 professionals. Presently, AVL’s clients represent over $700M in aggregate ‘revenue under management’. 

In 2023, Chris transitioned from CEO to AVL’s Board.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for DACS Asphalt & Concrete. Before founding AVL, Chris was the CFO for several early-stage companies helping launch products, raise and deploy capital, and drive profitability.  He co-owned a manufacturing company, worked in the corporate finance group of StorageTek (acq. by Oracle), and began his career with Arthur Andersen in both the audit and business consulting practices.  

At BusinessOutside, Chris delivers leadership, strategic, and personal development experiences; drawing upon his knowledge of entrepreneurial growth to cut straight to true priorities, often implementing EOS methods along the way.

Chris was a Dean’s Scholar at the University of Michigan’s Ross Graduate School of Business and graduated with dual Accounting & Finance degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Outside of work, Chris loves being outside with his wife and kids savoring all the sunshine and beauty that Colorado offers.