Chris Ripley, Founder of Smarter Sorting

About Chris Ripley

Chris Ripley is the founder of Smarter Sorting, a company launched in 2015 that utilizes machine learning to guide retailers in making compliant and sustainable decisions regarding unsold or damaged products. He co-founded the company with Charlie Vallely and has focused its efforts on diverting products to donation and recycling.

Chris Ripley at a glance

• Company: Smarter Sorting
• Total raised: $65M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: G2 Venture Partners, RTP Ventures, RTP Global, Freeport-McMoRan, 415
• Location: Boulder, Colorado

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