Dave Clark
Dave Clark is Founder and CEO at Auger and serves as Consumer Chief at Amazon. He previously held several senior leadership roles at Amazon, including CEO Worldwide Consumer and Director of The Amazon Customer Excellence System. Clark founded Auger, which is still running. His expertise includes scaling operations for large enterprises, robotics and AI implementations, commercial acumen, and corporate communications.
Ex-Amazon CEO Dave Clark Launches AI-Powered Supply Chain Startup Auger with $100M Funding
Dave Clark, former Amazon and Flexport CEO, founded Auger, a supply chain technology startup with $100 million in Series A funding from Oak HC/FT. Auger offers an AI-powered platform aimed at improving decision-making for large companies with complex global supply chains.
Flexport Relaunches Convoy Trucking Marketplace After Acquiring Technology Post-Startup Shutdown
Flexport has relaunched the Convoy digital trucking marketplace after acquiring Convoy's technology and some employees following the startup's shutdown. The relaunch quickly attracted major customers, dispatching nearly 200 truckloads on its first day.
Jeff Bezos' big move, Convoy's final stop, AI meets VC
What should we make of Jeff Bezos' decision to move his primary residence from Seattle to Miami? That's our first topic on this week's episode. Plus, Convoy's final destination; a new AI feature from Seattle startup Yoodli that helps startup founders hone their pitches; and Amazon tests Bluetooth earplugs for warehouse workers. Related stories and links ‘Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart’: Jeff Bezos leaving Amazon’s hometown for Miami Jeff Bezos’ move out of Washington state sparks questions about wealth taxes Swimming from Seattle? Jeff Bezos’ big move brings us full circle from the mid-1990s Flexport…
Flexport Acquires Convoy’s Technology and CEO Dan Lewis After Convoy’s Sudden Shutdown
Freight company Flexport acquired Convoy's technology and some employees, including CEO Dan Lewis, after Convoy abruptly shut down, citing a modest purchase price. Convoy, once valued at $3.8 billion, collapsed due to market challenges and exhausted strategic options despite significant funding.
Flexport Cuts 165 Jobs at Bellevue Office Amid 20% Company-Wide Layoffs to Restructure for Profitability
Logistics company Flexport is laying off 165 employees from its Bellevue office as part of a broader 20% company-wide workforce reduction announced last week, aiming to restructure for profitability. The Bellevue office remains operational and important for technology and product development despite recent leadership changes and past layoffs.
Six Former Amazon Execs Including Flexport CEO Dave Clark Depart $8 Billion Logistics Startup
Flexport saw the departure of six former Amazon executives, including CEO Dave Clark and president Teresa Carlson, highlighting recent executive turnover at the $8 billion-valued logistics company. Several of these leaders had long Amazon tenures before joining Flexport, which offers cloud-based freight forwarding and saw $3.3 billion in revenue in 2021.
Former Microsoft CVP Teresa Carlson Joins Flexport as President and Chief Commercial Officer Amid Key Seattle Tech Hires
Teresa Carlson, formerly a Microsoft corporate vice president, joined Flexport as president and chief commercial officer overseeing sales, marketing, and communications. Additionally, Seattle tech companies Avalara, Nintex, and Mystery announced key executive hires in revenue, commercial, and data science roles.
ExtraHop Hires Four New Executives After $900M Bain Capital Acquisition; Madrona and USAFacts Also Name Key Leaders
Seattle-based cybersecurity company ExtraHop, recently acquired for $900 million by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital, appointed four new executives including CFO Matt Parson and CMO Christine Nurnberger. Other regional tech moves include Madrona Venture Group hiring a new managing director and USAFacts appointing Michelle Broderick as CMO.
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Education
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Flexport 2022–2023
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Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee MBA · 1997–1999
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Auburn University Bachelor's degree · 1991–1996
