Bede Jordan
Bede Jordan is currently an Advisor at Crisp and Senior Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund. He co-founded Shelf Engine, a startup acquired after his departure. He has expertise in technical leadership, founding and building teams, and applying web technologies, ML model workflows, 3D graphics, GPUs, and performance analysis to new ventures.
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Seattle Startup Actual AI Raises $3.2M Seed Round Led by AlleyCorp to Build AI Agents for Engineering Managers
Seattle startup Actual AI raised $3.2 million in seed funding led by AlleyCorp to develop autonomous AI agents that assist engineering managers by automating management tasks and improving team productivity amid growing AI coding tool challenges.
Crisp Acquires Seattle Startup Shelf Engine to Enhance Retail Data and Food Waste Reduction
Seattle startup Shelf Engine, which uses machine learning to help grocers reduce food waste, was acquired by New York-based retail data company Crisp. Shelf Engine, backed by over $60 million in investments and celebrity investors, operates in over 7,000 U.S. stores.
Seattle Startup Shelf Engine Lays Off 43 Employees Amid Economic Challenges
Seattle startup Shelf Engine laid off 43 employees due to challenging economic conditions, reducing its workforce from about 200 to around 150. The company, which uses machine learning to help grocers manage orders and reduce food waste, continues pursuing its mission despite the cuts.
Organizations
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Crisp Advisor 2025–present · current
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Pioneer Fund Senior Venture Partner 2021–present · current
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Shelf Engine Co-founder, Co-Founder, CTO 2016–2025, Board Member 2016–2025, Former CTO 2025 · current
Education
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Y Combinator 2018
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QUT (Queensland University of Technology) B. IT (Software engineering) / B. Eng (Electronics) · 2000–2004
