Christine Comaford

Christine Comaford
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, Author, Consultant, CEO of SmartTribes Institute

Christine Comaford is an American businesswoman and author.

Career Overview

In the 1980s, Comaford worked in software engineering roles at Microsoft, Lotus Software, Adobe Systems, and Apple Inc., and served as a strategy adviser to Oracle Corporation and Symantec. ^{[1] [2]}

In 1997, she launched the internet promotions firm Planet U, later selling her stake to News Corp. ^[3] In 1999, she launched Artemis Ventures, which merged with Novus Ventures. ^[4]

In 2002, Comaford became an early investor in Google and has served on advisory boards for over 36 startup companies. ^[5]

In the public sector, Comaford contributed to intranet development strategies during the Clinton administration and participated in small business policy efforts under the George W. Bush administration. ^[6]

Publications

Comaford is the author of three books: "Rules for Renegades," "SmartTribes: How Teams Become Brilliant Together," and "Power Your Tribe: Create Resilient Teams in Turbulent Times." ^[7] She is a Forbes contributor, writing on topics such as leadership, performance, and emotional intelligence in the workplace. ^[8]

She has spoken at TEDxSanDiego ^[9] and contributed to the PBS feature, Triumph of the Nerds.

Personal life

Since 1998, Comaford has volunteered as a hospice patient support worker and is trained as an End-of-Life Doula through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA). ^[10] Comaford was named Volunteer of the Year at the 2024 Heart of Marin Awards by the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership. ^[11]

Comaford has also studied Buddhist philosophy extensively and spent time as a Buddhist nun. ^[12]

References

1. "Christine Comaford-Lynch". Ladies Who Launch. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
2. "Alter Egos". The Washington Post . 10 July 2025.
3. "Women's Ways Of Mentoring". 10 July 2025.
4. "NOVUS VENTURES ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH ARTEMIS VENTURES" (PDF). 7 July 2025.
5. "The Buddhist Monk Who Invested In Google". Mixergy. July 7, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
6. "Get To Know… Leadership & Culture Coach Christine Comaford". 10 July 2025.
7. "Why Do Renegades Need Rules? 3 Best-Sellers for Free!". Ponn Sabra. October 9, 2007. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
8. "Christine Comaford Forbes Contributor". Forbes . 10 July 2025.
9. "TEDxSanDiego - Christine Comaford - Find your Question". TEDx. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
10. "DOULA PROFILE: CHRISTINE COMAFORD". 10 July 2025.
11. "Heart of Marin Awards". 10 July 2025.
12. "Five Buddhist business leaders: From Alibaba co-founder to eBay's creator". NS Business. 31 December 2018. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2020.