CHRIS PIRILLOENTREPRENEUR & CREATORContact me
Exploring technology since 1996.

Making things.Connecting people.

I've always been drawn to what comes next. My work connects technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. I turn curiosity into ideas, and ideas into opportunities.

01 / Find me online

Find me around the internet.

Different places.
Same curious human.

02 / Projects & events

A few things I'm building.

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Free Software

400+ free browser apps for art, games, making, and everyday tools. No signup.

Try my free apps02

ctrl+alt+create LIVE

Free AI coding meetups in Seattle and the Eastside, plus weekly live builds.

Build with us03

MakerDeck

A global maker community with a 24/7 stream, 3D printing, and monthly meetups.

Meet the makers04

FontCrafter

Turn a scan of your handwriting into an installable font. Free, in your browser.

Create your font

A little more about me.

Who is Chris Pirillo?
Chris Pirillo is a tech creator, app maker, and live streamer in the Seattle area. He founded LockerGnome in 1996 and now builds free browser apps, hosts AI coding meetups, and brings makers together through MakerDeck.
What does Chris Pirillo do?
Chris creates apps and content, hosts live streams and events, teaches people to build software with AI, and leads online communities. Explore his work and services.
What is Chris Pirillo's background?
Chris founded LockerGnome in 1996, hosted Call for Help on TechTV from 2001 to 2003, and ran the Gnomedex conference from 2001 to 2010. His community work includes Intel, MakerDeck, and ctrl+alt+create. See his community leadership background.
How do I contact Chris Pirillo?
Email [email protected]. For hosting, community, content, or collaboration inquiries, visit pirillo.com.
What is Pirillo Arcade?
Pirillo Arcade is Chris's collection of more than 400 free browser apps, including generative art, games, maker tools, design tools, and utilities. The directory says no download or signup is required.
What is ctrl+alt+create live?
ctrl+alt+create live is a free AI coding community. Builder Day combines a lesson, co-working, and show-and-tell in Seattle and online. Builder Night brings makers together on the Eastside. Weekly live streams offer another way to follow along. No coding experience is required.
What is MakerDeck?
MakerDeck is a global maker community with a 24/7 Twitch stream, Discord, monthly meetups, and free maker apps. It welcomes makers and 3D printing enthusiasts across skill and experience levels.
Where can I find Chris Pirillo on social media?
The links above lead to Chris's profiles across video, social, writing, and developer platforms, plus Discord, Patreon, and his Wishlist.