Joe Davy
Joe Davy is Founder, Chairman, and CEO at Banzai and Founder & CEO at Parabolic. He founded Banzai and Banzai International, both of which went public, and previously founded EvoApp. His expertise includes leadership in technology startups.
Washington State Sen. Joe Nguyễn, ex-Microsoft veteran, appointed head of Commerce; Remitly EVP Rene Yoakum retiring
Washington State Senator Joe Nguyễn, a former Microsoft employee and 2024 Public Policy Champion for Innovation, will become director of the Washington Department of Commerce, succeeding Mike Fong. Additionally, Remitly's EVP Rene Yoakum is retiring after over six years, transitioning to a consulting role through 2026.
Seattle Marketing Tech Firm Banzai Goes Public via SPAC Merger with 7GC Holdings, Shares Drop Over 40% on Nasdaq Debut
Seattle marketing tech company Banzai went public by merging with a SPAC led by 7GC Holdings and rang the Nasdaq opening bell. The company reported $22.1 million in annual recurring revenue for the year ending September 2022 but faced a net loss of $8.5 million, with shares dropping over 40% on their first trading day.
Seattle’s Banzai to Go Public via SPAC with 7GC Holdings and Acquire Hyros for $110 Million
Seattle marketing software startup Banzai announced it will go public via a SPAC merger with 7GC Holdings and pay $110 million to acquire marketing optimization company Hyros after the deal closes. Founded in 2016, Banzai has pivoted to provide an end-to-end video engagement marketing platform and now employs 94 people.
Organizations
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Banzai International Executive Officer, Director 2020–present, Founder / Chairman / CEO 2016–present · current
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LegalPad Director 2019–2022, Board Member 2019–2022 · past
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Avalara GM 2013–2016 · past
Education
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MIT Sloan School of Management EO/MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program · 2022–2024
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Pursued BS, Economics · 2007–2010
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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics 2005–2007
