Chris Slater: podcast appearances and interviews

Chris Slater is the founder and CEO of Oka. He has a background as a professional footballer who played as a defender. Slater initially pursued a career in football, but after being released by Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2005, he transitioned to non-League football with Chasetown. During his time at Chasetown, he contributed to the team winning the Midland Football Alliance title in the 2005-06 season. After a notable victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup in December 2007, he turned professional at Vale Park and spent eleven months playing in the English Football League. Following this period, he returned to Chasetown, helping the club secure promotion in 2010 and setting the club's all-time appearance record. In June 2017, Slater joined Walsall Wood, where he played a role in winning the Midland League Division One title during the 2017-18 season. He later returned to Chasetown as a player-coach for the 2020–21 season. Transitioning from his football career, Slater founded Oka, where he currently serves as the chief executive officer.