Chris Bean is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skytree Scientific, a serial entrepreneur and values-driven leader with over 30 years of experience building and scaling mission-focused organizations across industries such as clean energy and lightning protection. With deep expertise in business development, strategic planning, P&L management, and team building, Chris is known for creating high-performing cultures and forging impactful global partnerships. At Skytree Scientific, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions like AI-powered lightning risk assessment platforms—tools designed to empower, not replace, insurance professionals by enhancing decision-making and risk mitigation. Chris’s leadership philosophy centers on the belief that true transformation comes not from technology alone, but from aligning innovation with human insight and industry expertise.
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Christopher Bean
Christopher Bean
Lightning Risk Calculation: Complete Guide to IEC 62305 Implementation for Infrastructure Protection
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Beyond the Horizon: Why Precise Lightning Intelligence is the Next Frontier in Early Warning Systems & Lightning Risk Management
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