Chris McAdoo brings a compelling energy everywhere he goes, shaped by his extensive background as an entrepreneur, creative professional and strategic executive. He serves as chief experience officer at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, where he focuses on helping growth-stage companies and leads The WORKS business accelerator. Additionally, McAdoo hosts the “Big Ideas Welcome” podcast, featuring in-depth conversations with makers, change-makers and leaders who make big ideas come to life.

McAdoo takes a unique approach to business-as-usual, fighting it tooth and nail. He hopes to encourage businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems to think creatively, take care of their people (and themselves) and create and share value on the biggest scale possible.

Also an accomplished painter and printmaker, his work is included in a variety of private and public collections around the country and is currently represented by several galleries, including Chauvet Arts in Nashville.