About Chris Lema
For more than 25 years, Chris Lema has worked with, led, hired, mentored, consulted with, and coached high-performers and high-performing teams to drive remarkable results and achieve outcomes others deemed impossible. As a seasoned executive and CEO of Motivations AI, he brings deep expertise in product strategy for SaaS, eCommerce, courseware, and membership and subscription platforms. Beyond his leadership, he is a well-respected business coach who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the WordPress and open-source ecosystems.
Chris is also a prolific blogger, speaker, and storyteller, captivating audiences ranging from intimate groups to crowds of 10,000 with thought-provoking and empowering narratives that challenge perceptions and inspire action. Known for his bold predictions—and for often being right—not because he can see the future or that he’s a magical unicorn, but stem from decades of collecting, documenting, and refining stories, examples, frameworks, and case studies that work. With a strategic and methodical approach, he never operates on guesswork, ensuring that every decision is grounded in experience and proven success.
