Chris Chuang

Co-founder and CEO of Relay, Chris Chuang has 25 years of experience in the technology and telecom industries. Prior to starting Relay, he was CEO of Republic Wireless, which he also co-founded as a business unit within Bandwidth. Chuang and his team brought Republic to $100 million in annual revenue, drove it to profitability, and later sold it to DISH in 2021, using those funds to fuel the launch of Relay. Before Republic, Chuang held various leadership positions at Bandwidth, including chief strategy and product officer and chief operating officer. During his tenure, Bandwidth scaled from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of revenue.

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 12:03
Manufacturing’s Engagement Gap Is Creating Safety Risks on the Factory Floor Improving engagement decreases safety risks at every level, from operational issues to business continuity
Mon, 07/20/2026 - 12:02
Manufacturers have spent millions investing in safer equipment, smarter automation, and increasingly sophisticated operational technology. Yet employee disengagement, one of the most significant risks to workplace safety and productivity, remains…
The Hidden Data Stream Capturing vital knowledge before it walks out the door
Tue, 03/10/2026 - 12:03
As manufacturing emerges from a period of contraction, the industry faces more than just empty roles. The average tenure of a manufacturing worker has dropped, but the complexity of the machinery hasn’t. While the industry sees signs of hope, we…
Blue Collar AI Before you get smart, you have to get tough
Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:03
The plant manager’s day started perfectly. The production schedule was optimized, the teams were aligned, and the shift was running smoothly. Then, a critical pump on Line 3 failed. The floor supervisor tried to radio for maintenance, but his call…
Leaders Can Shrink the Labor Gap, But Investment Is Needed Investment in communication, including translation technology, helps employees feel valued, connected, and empowered
Tue, 05/27/2025 - 12:03
As a technology leader, I must admit that making the right investment in new innovations has its challenges. It’s easy to get caught up in the grandiose potential solutions offer, become overwhelmed by the setup, and struggle with employee adoption…