Chris Thompson is the visionary founder and CEO of Sober Sidekick, a groundbreaking mobile application dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to sobriety. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, Chris combines his personal experience with addiction recovery and his expertise as a tech entrepreneur to create innovative solutions that empower users in their recovery process. Since founding Sober Sidekick in March 2019, Chris has developed the app into the world’s largest digital recovery platform, boasting over 500,000 downloads. The platform utilizes an empathy algorithm to provide real-time peer support, ensuring that users receive immediate assistance whenever they need it. This unique approach fosters a compassionate community where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Chris's commitment to transforming addiction recovery is evident in his implementation of a value-based care model that prioritizes user success and community support over traditional profit-driven approaches. His dedication to understanding the challenges faced by those in recovery has led him to conduct extensive interviews with individuals navigating addiction, allowing him to refine Sober Sidekick’s offerings based on real-world insights. Under Chris's leadership, Sober Sidekick has achieved significant milestones, including raising over $2 million in seed funding and being featured in a Harvard Business School case study. The app not only tracks sobriety but also offers features like 24/7 AA meetings, a sobriety counter, and relapse predictive features for proactive support, making it an invaluable resource for those in need.