Nick Huzar
Nick Huzar is currently Co-Founder & Chairman at Gone, Cofounder & CEO at Juicer Energy, Inc., Co-Founder & Board Director at OfferUp, and Mentor at Creative Destruction Lab. He previously founded OfferUp, which grew significantly, and is a founder of Juicer Energy and Gone, both startups where he remains active. His professional expertise includes founding and scaling startups focused on circularity and infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
OfferUp Conducts Layoffs to Simplify Marketplace and Focus on Local Experience Amid Growth Plans
OfferUp, a Seattle-based used goods marketplace, is conducting another round of layoffs to simplify its business and focus on local user-to-user experiences, less than a year after cutting 22% of its staff. CEO Todd Dunlap highlighted changes including downplaying shipping, modernizing the app, and increasing marketing spend to maintain profitability and invest in growth.
Seattle Startup Gone.com Raises $6.3M to Provide Free Used Item Pickup and Resale Marketplace
Seattle startup Gone.com raised $6.3 million to offer free pickups of used items for resale through AI-driven logistics and pricing, operating both online and in a Renton storefront. Founded by former Amazon and OfferUp leaders, the company aims to streamline the secondhand goods economy by converting unwanted items into resale value.
Student Team Kymavi Wins $3,000 at TiE Young Entrepreneur Seattle Finals with Ocean-Healing Biodegradable Plastic Bags
A student team named Kymavi won the TiE Young Entrepreneur Seattle chapter finals with biodegradable plastic bags that release ocean-healing additives. They received a $3,000 prize and will represent Seattle at the TYE Global Finals in Washington, D.C.
Juicer Energy, Led by Ex-OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar, Raises $7M to Expand EV Charging at Apartments and Hotels
Seattle startup Juicer Energy, led by ex-OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar, installs and manages full EV charging infrastructure at apartment buildings, hotels, and businesses, backed by $7 million in funding from notable investors. The company aims to simplify EV charging for both consumers and property owners to support greater EV adoption nationwide.
OfferUp Cuts 22% of Staff Amid Profitability Drive, Expands Beyond Used Goods
OfferUp is cutting 22% of its nearly 500 employees to stay profitable amid challenging ad revenue and is expanding beyond used goods into local commerce areas like job postings and home services. Affected staff will receive severance, health benefits through February, and job placement support.
Former OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar and Ex-Auth0 CEO Jon Gelsey Lead Juicer Energy in Launching Affordable Residential EV Charging Startup
Juicer Energy is a new Seattle-based startup led by former OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar and ex-Auth0 CEO Jon Gelsey, aiming to convert residential properties into affordable public EV charging stations. The company recently filed for a new investment round and offers a 'charge anywhere' experience via an app and EV charging devices installed at homes and apartments.
OfferUp Cuts 19% of Workforce Amid Missed 2022 Revenue Growth Targets
OfferUp, a Bellevue-based mobile marketplace, is laying off 19% of its staff due to revenue growth shortfalls despite having multiple years of financial runway. This move aligns with a broader trend of tech layoffs across the Seattle region amid economic uncertainties.
GeekWire updates Seattle list as Highspot raises $248M at $3.5B; SeekOut and Icertis added to 16 local unicorns
GeekWire updated its list of Seattle-area 'unicorn' startups (privately held companies valued at $1B+) after additions and a valuation change for Icertis, noting recent entrants like SeekOut and Highspot, which raised $248 million at a $3.5 billion valuation. The article highlights that the Seattle cohort includes 16 unicorns, none led by a female or Black CEO, and that many CEOs have Microsoft backgrounds amid a global surge in unicorns and venture funding.
OfferUp appoints Melinda Starbird as first chief people and diversity officer; Steve Hobbs named Washington secretary of state; Convoy engineering VP Tim Prouty moves to Headway
OfferUp named Melinda Starbird as its first chief people and diversity officer; she previously held senior HR roles at Auth0, Avanade, Whitepages and Hiya. The brief also reports Washington Gov. Inslee appointed State Senator Steve Hobbs as secretary of state effective Nov. 22, and Convoy VP of engineering Tim Prouty left to become VP of engineering at mental-health platform Headway.
Todd Dunlap named OfferUp CEO as co-founder Nick Huzar becomes chief product officer and board chair
Todd Dunlap, a longtime Microsoft and Booking.com executive, is the incoming CEO of OfferUp as co-founder Nick Huzar moves to chief product officer and board chair; the decade-old marketplace has 56 million users, raised $120 million, acquired Letgo, and employs about 350 people. Dunlap cites the company's culture, product potential in local commerce, and growth opportunities as reasons for joining and plans further innovation.
OfferUp hires Booking.com veteran Todd Dunlap as CEO; starts in July as co-founder Nick Huzar becomes CPO
OfferUp hired former Booking.com U.S. and Canada managing director Todd Dunlap as CEO starting in July while co-founder Nick Huzar moves to chief product officer and retains president and board chair roles; the Seattle-based marketplace has 56 million users, $380M total funding, and raised $120M last year.
Seattle Reaches 10 Unicorns Worth $1B+, Mostly Enterprise Software Firms with Microsoft Links
Seattle now has 10 unicorn startups valued at $1 billion or more, many concentrated in enterprise software/cloud computing and driven by rapid digital transformation and strong revenue run rates. Most have immigrant founders and Microsoft ties, but none have female co-founders or CEOs.
OfferUp hires Michael Eggers, ex-RealNetworks and AWS sales leader, as CFO
Michael Eggers, a 15-year RealNetworks veteran and former head of global sales and business operations for AWS, has been hired as OfferUp's chief financial officer to lead finance for the Bellevue-based marketplace with 20 million monthly users; OfferUp recently raised $120 million and has $380 million in total funding.
Docugami doubles to 20 after $10M funding and keeps hiring amid widespread tech layoffs
Docugami, a Kirkland, Washington document-engineering startup, doubled its staff to 20 after a $10 million funding round in early February and continues hiring despite widespread tech layoffs. CEO Jean Paoli and new head of operations Hartley Riedner have onboarded remotely, reflecting a flipped labor market where some startups can recruit while larger firms cut jobs.
OfferUp raises $120M and to acquire Letgo, creating 20M monthly users as COVID-19 drives demand
OfferUp raised $120 million and announced plans to acquire rival Letgo, creating a combined marketplace with about 20 million monthly active users while seeing increased demand during the COVID-19 outbreak. CEO Nick Huzar said the company will invest the new capital in product innovation and hiring despite challenges like price-gouging on certain items.
OfferUp Raises $120M, Acquires Letgo; OLX Group to Own 40% of Combined Entity
OfferUp raised $120 million and agreed to acquire rival app Letgo, creating a combined U.S. marketplace with over 20 million monthly active users; OLX Group led the round and will own 40% of the merged company. OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar will lead the combined business, while Letgo's non‑North American operations will remain with OLX.
OfferUp Raises $119M Led by Warburg Pincus, Confirms Over $1B Valuation with Global Expansion Plans
OfferUp, a Bellevue-based mobile marketplace rival to Craigslist, raised $119 million led by Warburg Pincus, confirming a valuation over $1 billion. The company plans to expand its U.S. dominance and pursue global ambitions by enhancing its platform and hiring more staff.
Organizations
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Juicer Energy Executive Officer, Director 2024–present, Cofounder & CEO · current
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Creative Destruction Lab Mentor 2023–present · current
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Gone Co-Founder & Chairman 2023–present, Former CEO (OfferUp) · current
Education
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Washington State University Bachelor of Arts, Management Information Systems · 1995–1999
