Alumni Spotlight is pleased to announce The Top 100 Dartmouth Alumni in Technology of 2021. Founded in 1769 and located in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth College has produced many prominent alumni, including 170 members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, 24 U.S. governors, 10 billionaires, 8 U.S. Cabinet secretaries, 3 Nobel Prize laureates, 2 U.S. Supreme Court justices, and a U.S. vice president. The college, whose mission is to educate the most promising students and prepare them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership, has been doing just that as exemplified by this year’s awardees.
Dartmouth alumni are having a profound impact on various areas of technology. They lead companies like New Relic, KAYAK, Determined AI, SeatGeek, and Wickr and are changing the way businesses operate and consumers live. Some awardees have had decades of experience thriving in the tech field while others are a bit earlier in their careers and have gained success rather quickly through their start-ups. These accomplished individuals have been working diligently to create new technologies or further develop existing ones in turn paving the way for a brighter future. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of the Top 100 Dartmouth Alumni in Technology of 2021.
1. Naval Ravikant
Hit Forge
Naval Ravikant is the co-founder, chairman and former CEO of AngelList. AngelList is a U.S. website for startups, angel investors, and job-seekers looking to work at startups. Founded in 2010, it started as an online introduction board for tech startups that needed seed funding. He is also the Managing Partner of Hit Forge, a fund for investing in early-stage social media companies.
Earlier in his career Ravikant was a Venture Partner at August Capital and before that a Founder and CEO at Epinions. He earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College.
2. Tom Ryan
Pluto TV
Tom Ryan is the CEO & Co-Founder of Pluto TV, a ViacomCBS company that is the leading free streaming television service in America. Ryan has over 25 years in the entertainment industry. He began his career in 1996.
Before joining Pluto TV, Ryan was a CEO at Threadless and before that, a Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Development at EMI Music. Earlier in his career he worked with Cductive as a Co-Founder and Chief Music Officer. Ryan graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Government. Later he earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship from INSEAD.
3. Dave Girouard
Upstart
Dave Girouard began his professional career over 28 years ago. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Upstart, a leading AI lending platform designed to improve access to affordable credit while reducing risks and costs. Girouard first got his start in 1993 as a Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton. From there, he went on to Apple, before eventually rising to President of Enterprise at Google, his most recent position prior to joining Upstart.
Girouard graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science and in Computer Engineering and later earned an MBA from the University of Michigan.
4. Jeremiah Daly
Elephant
Jeremiah Daly is the Founder and General Partner of Elephant which he joined in 2015. Elephant is a venture capital firm focused on the enterprise software, consumer internet and mobile markets.
Previously, Daly was a Partner at Highland Capital Partners and before that a Principal at Accel Partners. Earlier in his career he worked with Silicon Valley Bank as an Analyst. Daly earned an undergraduate degree in Government from Dartmouth College.
5. Jason Green
Emergence Capital
Jason Green is the Founder and General Partner of Emergence Capital. Emergence Capital invests in people who change the way the world works and invests in companies collectively worth $100B+, including Salesforce, Veeva, Box, Yammer, and Zoom. Green has over 24 years in the venture capital and private equity industry. He began his career in 1997.
Before joining Emergence Capital, Green was a General Partner at US Venture Partners. Green graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Economics and from Harvard Business School with an MBA.
6. Matt Oppenheimer
Remitly
Matt Oppenheimer began his professional career over 16 years ago. Today, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of Remitly. Remitly is on a mission to transform the lives of immigrants and their families through digital channels
Oppenheimer first got his start in 2005 as a Senior Consulting Associate at Cambridge Associates. From there, he went on to Barclays Corporate, before eventually rising to Head of Mobile and Internet Banking Initiatives at Barclays Kenya, his most recent position prior to joining Remitly. Oppenheimer graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and later from Harvard Business School with an MBA.
7. Josh Stein
Threshold Ventures
Josh Stein is the Partner of Threshold Ventures. He first joined the company in 2004. Threshold Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs building innovative consumer, enterprise and healthcare technology companies on the threshold of explosive growth.
Previously, Stein was VP of Account Management at Telephia and before that Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder at ViaFone. Stein earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
8. Riley Ennis
Freenome
Riley Ennis is the Co-Founder and COO of Freenome. Ennis has over 8 years in the biotechnology industry and began his career in 2013. Freenome connects people with next-generation blood tests for early cancer detection powered by a multiomics platform.
Before joining Freenome, Ennis was a Co-Founder and Advisor at Immudicon. Ennis graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology and is working towards his master’s in Biotechnology from John Hopkins University.
9. Jeffrey Kolovson
Faire
Jeffrey Kolovson began his professional career over 13 years ago. Today, he is Co-founder and COO of Faire. Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local where they use the power of tech, data and machine learning to connect a thriving community of over 150,000 brands and retailers around the world.
Kolovson first got his start in 2008 as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs. From there, he went on to Evolving Vox, before eventually rising to Operations Lead at Square, his most recent position prior to joining Faire. Kolovson graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science.
10. Jack Groetzinger
SeatGeek
Jack Groetzinger is the Co-Founder and CEO of SeatGeek, first joining the company in 2009. SeatGeek helps the world experience more live events as the leading mobile-focused ticket platform that enables fans to buy and sell tickets. It was built in 2009 as the only mobile ticketing marketplace created with fan experience at the top of mind.
Previously, Groetzinger was a Founder at Scribnia and before that a Founder at Evolving Vox. Groetzinger earned an undergraduate degree in Economics from Dartmouth College.
11. Michael Wu
Amber Group
Michael Wu is the Founder & CEO of Amber Group. Amber Group is the gateway to crypto finance where clients can buy and sell their cryptocurrency products, earn yield, manage risk and access liquidity. Wu has over 8 years in the financial industry. He began his career in 2013.
Before joining Amber Group, Wu was a Portfolio Manager at Arete Capital Partners and before that an FX and Rates Trader at Morgan Stanley. Wu graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Economics.
12. John Donahoe
Nike
John Donahoe began his professional career over 39 years ago. Today, he is the President and CEO of Nike. At Nike, it’s in their nature to innovate and their mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.
Donahoe first got his start in 1982 as President and CEO at Bain & Company. From there, he went on to eBay Inc. again servicing as President and CEO. His most recent position prior to joining Nike was with ServiceNow where he served as President, CEO and on the Board of Directors for over four years. He is still actively involved in a number of companies as a chairman or member of the board of directors. Donahoe graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and from Dartmouth College.
13. Steve Hafner
KAYAK
Steve Hafner is the CEO & Co-Founder of KAYAK, first joining the company in 2004. At KAYAK, they help millions of travelers around the globe make confident travel decisions.
Previously, Hafner was an EVP of Consumer Travel and founding team member at Orbitz, and before that a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group. Hafner earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree in Economics and History from Dartmouth College.
14. Jay Bregman
Thimble
Jay Bregman is the Founder and CEO of Thimble. Thimble makes insurance simple, enabling small businesses to succeed on their own terms. Bregman has over 8 years in the financial services industry. He began his career in 2013.
Before joining Thimble, Bregman was a Founder and CEO of Hailo and before that a Founder and CTO of Courier.co.uk. Bregman graduated from The London School of Economics and Political Science with a master's degree in Media and Communications Regulation and Policy and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy.
15. Tom Blaisdell
AlignPact Inc
Tom Blaisdell began his professional career over 36 years ago. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of AlignPact Inc. where they partner with mission-driven entrepreneurs on growing sustainable legacy businesses.
Blaisdell first got his start in 1985 as an Environmental Engineer at Acurex. From there, he went on to Intuit, before eventually rising to General Partner at DCM Ventures, his most recent position prior to joining AlignPact Inc. Blaisdell graduated from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth with an MBA and from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
16. Michael Pryor
Trello, Atlassian
Michael Pryor is the Head of Product of Trello, Atlassian, first joining the company in 2017. Trello helps teams move work forward by providing tools for collaboration, managing projects, and reaching new productivity peaks.
Previously, Pryor was a CEO at Trello and before that a Co-Founder at Fog Creek Software. Earlier in his career he worked with Juno as a Software Developer. Pryor earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College.
17. Russell D'Souza
SeatGeek
Russell D'Souza is a Co-Founder of SeatGeek. Helping the world experience more live events, SeatGeek enables fans to buy and sell tickets. It was built in 2009 as the only mobile ticketing marketplace created with fan experience at the top of mind. D'Souza has over 15 years in the internet industry. He began his career in 2006.
Before joining SeatGeek, D'Souza was an Analyst at Monitor Group and before that a Manager at Evolving Vox. D'Souza graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in History.
18. Zach Supalla
Particle
Zach Supalla began his professional career over 14 years ago. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Particle. Particle makes tools for engineers and designers to create amazing new experiences through internet-connected hardware.
Supalla first got his start in 2007 as a Business Analyst. From there, he went on to Sales Operations at Groupon, his most recent position prior to joining Particle. Supalla graduated from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management with an MBA and MEM and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Cognitive Science.
19. Matt Martin
Clockwise
Matt Martin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clockwise first joining the company in 2016. Clockwise is making your calendar work for you by transforming days to give uninterrupted blocks of time to focus, think and innovate.
Previously, Martin was an Engineering Manager at SalesforceIQ and before that a VP of Product at LegalReach. Earlier in his career he worked with MNpublius.com as a Founder and Managing Editor. Martin earned a JD in law from University of Pennsylvania Law School and an undergraduate degree in Government from Dartmouth College.
20. Amanda Greenberg
Balloon
Amanda Greenberg is the CEO and Co-Founder of Balloon. Balloon unlocks ideas, feedback, and insights from a group in record time by eliminating group dynamics, biases, and fears. Greenberg has over 9 years in the internet industry. She began her career in 2012.
Before joining Balloon, Greenberg was an Associate of Public Health Communications and Policy Practice at The Cadmus Group, Inc. Greenberg graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a MSPH in Environmental Sciences & Engineering and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies.
21. Sean Byrnes
Outlier AI
Sean Byrnes began his professional career over 20 years ago. Today, he is the CEO of Outlier AI. Outlier improves the relationship between people and their data by informing business leaders of the actions they need to take to keep their business ahead of the competition.
Byrnes first got his start in 2001 as a Software Architect at Verizon Communications. From there, he went on to Flurry, Inc. as a Founder, CTO and VP of Product, his most recent position prior to joining Outlier AI. Byrnes graduated from Cornell University with a MS in Computer Science and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
22. Karl Siebrecht
Flexe
Karl Siebrecht is the Co-Founder & CEO of Flexe, first joining the company in 2013. Flexe solves the hardest omni channel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands.
Previously, Siebrecht was a General Manager at Microsoft and before that a President at aQuantive. Earlier in his career he worked with Bain & Company as a Manager. Siebrecht earned an MBA at Dartmouth College and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Duke University.
23. Lisa Conte
Jaguar Animal Health
Lisa Conte is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Member of Board of Directors of Jaguar Animal Health. Jaguar Health is bringing plant-based medicines to life. Conte has over 32 years in the healthcare industry. She began her career in 1989. Before joining Jaguar Animal Health, Conte was a Founder, President, and CEO at Shaman Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Conte graduated from Dartmouth College with an MBA and from University of California, San Diego with a master's degree in Physiology/Pharmacology and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry.
24. Ed Kania
Flagship Pioneering
Ed Kania began his professional career over 38 years ago. Today, he is the Co-Founder, Chairman and Partner Emeritus of Flagship Pioneering. Flagship Pioneering creates breakthroughs in human health and sustainability and builds life sciences companies.
Kania first got his start in 1983 as an Investment Officer at First Capital Corporation of Boston. From there, he went on to Morgan Holland Ventures as an Associate and then General Partner, his most recent position prior to joining Flagship Pioneering. Kania graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Physics.
25. Nick Baum
StoryWorth
Nick Baum is the Founder of StoryWorth. StoryWorth was formed in 2012 to help people record their family stories in beautiful hardcover books.
Previously, Baum was a Founder at Berry and before that a Software Engineer at YouTube. Earlier in his career he worked with Google Chrome as a Product Manager. Baum earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Economics from Dartmouth College.
26. Gregg Brockway
Chairish
Gregg Brockway is the CEO and Co-Founder of Chairish. Chairish is the design world's ultimate destination for home furnishings and art. It's beloved by interior designers and tastemakers who come for the rare vintage, antique and contemporary pieces, and stay for lots more of that. Brockway has over 31 years in the software industry. He began his career in 1990.
Before joining Chairish, Brockway was a Chairman and Co-Founder at DECASO and before that a CEO at Maker Media. Earlier in his career he worked with Morgan Stanley as an Analyst. Brockway graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Government Modified Economics.
27. Kristin Savilia
JOOR
Kristin Savilia began her professional career over 30 years ago. Today, she is the CEO of JOOR. JOOR is a smooth, smart wholesale technology that delivers efficiencies, intelligence and revenue growth for brands and retailers.
Savilia first got her start in 1991 as a Department Manager of handbags and hosiery at Macy's. From there, she went on to Linens N Things, before eventually rising to President of Local Marketplace at XO Group Inc., her most recent position prior to joining JOOR. Savilia graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in History.
28. Frida Polli
Pymetrics
Frida Polli is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pymetrics, joining in 2013. Pymetrics is democratizing career search and hiring. Using neuroscience + AI, Pymetrics matches people to their best jobs while removing gender and ethnic bias from the hiring process.
Polli earned a Ph.D. from Suffolk University, an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in English from Dartmouth College.
29. Mitch Jacobs
Plink
Mitch Jacobs is the Founder and CEO of Plink. Plink personalizes every transaction, increasing bank mobile app engagement, merchant profits, and consumers savings. Jacobs has over 20 years in the financial technology industry. He began his career in 2001.
Before joining Plink, Jacobs was a Chief Strategy Officer at Comdata and before that a Founder and CEO at Tranvia. Jacobs graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Economics.
30. Evan Sparks
Determined AI
Evan Sparks began his professional career over 14 years ago. Today, he is the Co-founder and CEO of Determined AI. Determined AI, makes software that helps companies get better AI-powered solutions to market faster.
Sparks first got his start in 2007 as a Senior Analyst of Quantitative Equity Strategies at MDT Advisers. From there, he went on to Recorded Future as a Product Engineer, his most recent position prior to joining Determined AI. Sparks graduated from University of California, Berkeley with PhD in Computer Science and an MS in Engineering and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
31. Joel Hyatt
Globality, Inc.
Joel Hyatt is a Chairman, the CEO and Co-Founder of Globality, Inc. He first joined the company in 2015. Globality, Inc. revolutionizes the way your company buys and sells services with smart sourcing powered by AI.
Previously, Hyatt was a Founder and CEO at Hyatt Legal Plans. Hyatt earned a JD from Yale Law School and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
32. Paul Rosania
Balsa
Paul Rosania is the Founder and CEO of Balsa. Balsa is building tools for builders, integrating tools already used like Jira, GitHub and Figma. Rosania has over 16 years in the software industry and began his career in 2005.
Before founding Balsa, Rosania was a Senior Director of Product at Slack and prior to that, a Group Product Manager at Twitter. Earlier in his career he worked with Investor Group Services (IGS) as an Analyst. Rosania graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
33. Tripp Peake
LRVHealth
Tripp Peake began his professional career over 35 years ago. Today, he is the Managing Partner of LRVHealth. LRVHealth is the “Inside Healthcare” venture capital platform, the heart of healthcare transformation.
Tripp Peake first got his start in 1986 as a Co-founder and CEO at Science Park Associates. From there, he went on to Mass Ventures, before eventually rising to Partner at Kestrel Venture Management, his most recent position prior to joining LRVHealth. Peake graduated from Yale School of Management and Dartmouth College.
34. Greg Maffei
Liberty Media
Greg Maffei is the President and CEO of Liberty Media, first joining the company in 2005. Liberty Media Corporation owns interests in a broad range of media, communications and entertainment businesses. Those interests are attributed to three tracking stock groups: the Liberty Braves Group, the Liberty Media Group and the Liberty SiriusXM Group.
Previously, Maffei was a CEO at 360networks and before that a CFO at Microsoft. Maffei earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
35. Lew Cirne
New Relic
Lew Cirne is the Founder and Executive Chairman of New Relic. The world’s best engineering teams rely on New Relic to create more perfect software, helping visualize, analyze, troubleshoot and optimize an entire software stack. Cirne has over 29 years in the software industry. He began his career in 1992.
Before joining New Relic, Cirne was a CTO at CA Technologies and before that a CTO at Wily Technology, Inc. Earlier in his career he worked with Apple Computer as a Senior Software Engineer. Cirne graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
36. Jonathan Schulhof
Footprint Coalition Ventures
Jonathan Schulhof began his professional career over 19 years ago. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Footprint Coalition Ventures. Footprint Coalition Ventures invests in fast-growing companies that use technology to improve humanity's impact on the planet.
Schulhof first got his start in 2002 as a Managing Partner at Global Technology Investments and GTI Capital Group. From there, he went on to Motivate International Inc., before eventually rising to Founder and CEO at LOOM Media, his most recent position prior to joining Footprint Coalition Ventures. Schulhof graduated from Stanford Law School with a JD and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree.
37. Andy Aranda
Breazy Inc.
Andy Aranda is the Founder and CEO of Breazy Inc., first joining the company in 2014. Breazy.com is the leading nicotine alternatives marketplace with the widest assortment of products at the lowest prices.
Previously, Aranda was an Analyst at Tudor Investment Corporation and before that an Analyst at Diamondback Capital. Aranda earned an MBA in Finance from University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree in Economics and History from Dartmouth College.
38. John Guerci
Ocrolus
John Guerci is the Co-Founder of Ocrolus. Ocrolus is delivering highly accurate data verification, enhanced fraud detection and cash-flow analytics to lenders. Their vision is to help financial services companies make high quality decisions in an automated and efficient way with trusted data. Guerci has over 2 years in the financial services industry. He began his career in 2019.
Guerci graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science.
39. Joshua Stein
Optimism PBC
Joshua Stein began his professional career over 14 years ago. Today, he is the COO and GC of Optimism PBC. Optimism PBC enhances and enshrines fair access to public goods on the internet through development of open source software.
Stein first got his start in 2007 as a Senior Associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver and Hedges. From there, he went on to Blackwater USA, before eventually rising to CEO at Harbor, Inc., his most recent position prior to joining Optimism PBC. Stein graduated from Stanford Law School with a JD and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy.
40. Sarah Hoit
Connected Living
Sarah Hoit is CEO of Connected Living and Co-Founded the company in 2007 to provide families and communities with a private social network to bridge the “digital divide” for the millions of seniors who have been left out of the conversation. Connected Living provides a “high tech and high touch” way for families to connect, access goods and services and enhance quality of life all across the nation and soon globally. Connected Living has become an “essential service” during COVID for bringing a critical virtual connection that the world has recognized is so critical and currently serves over 400+ Senior Living Communities across the country.
Sarah was previously Founder and CEO of Explore, Inc. Prior to founding Explore, Sarah served as the Director of Business Planning in the White House Office of National Service, and then Deputy Director of AmeriCorps where she was a Senior Official in a national service program. Sarah holds a BA with Honors from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
40. Elise Smith
Praxis Labs
Elise Smith is the Co-Founder and CEO of Praxis Labs, first joining the company in 2018. Praxis Labs is making society more equitable by advancing workplace inclusion and belonging.
Previously, Smith was a Senior Analyst at NewSchools Venture Fund. Smith earned an MBA and master's in education from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
41. Louisa Schneider
Rowan
Louisa Schneider is the Founder and CEO of Rowan. Rowan is delivering piercings, earrings, and more straight to your door. Schneider has over 21 years in the consumer goods industry. She began her career in 2000.
Before joining Rowan, Schneider was a CAO and Head of IR at Alder Hill Management and before that a Fixed Income Research Analyst at JP Morgan. Earlier in her career she worked with Morgan Stanley as an Analyst-Generalist. Schneider graduated from Columbia Business School with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Political Science.
42. Jake Winebaum
Applied Cognition
Jake Winebaum is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Applied Cognition. Applied Cognition's mission is to prevent and treat age-related declines in cognitive function through a digital health management platform that enables the remote monitoring of brain health and the personalized delivery of therapeutic treatments.
Winebaum started his professional career in 1982 at Fortune Magazine. From there, he went on to Time, USNews and World report and FamilyFun magazine which he founded and later sold to The Walt Disney Company. After his publishing career, he went on to start and lead several technology and digital health companies prior to Applied Cognition. Winebaum graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Biology.
43. Dean Stephens
Talix
Dean Stephens is the Chief Executive Officer of Talix. He first joined the company in 2016 as Chief Executive Officer. Talix delivers NLP powered integrated workflow applications to improve the speed and accuracy of risk adjustment coding.
Previously, Stephens was a Co-founder and Board Member at Vinum Wine Importing and Distributing and before that a CEO at Healthline. Earlier in his career he worked with Healthline Networks, Inc. as President, COO and CEO. Stephens earned a MPA from University of Washington and an undergraduate degree in History from Dartmouth College.
44. Yuxiang Zhou
Black Lake Technologies
Yuxiang Zhou is the Co-Founder and CEO of Black Lake Technologies. Black Lake Technologies is a fast-growing industrial tech company, revolutionizing manufacturing enterprises with a cloud-based collaboration SaaS that digitally transforms shop floor activities and analyzes real-time data. Zhou has over 10 years in the software industry. He began his career in 2011.
Before joining Black Lake Technologies, Zhou was working in direct investment at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and before that an Industrial M&A at Barclays Investment Bank. Zhou graduated with a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College.
45. Jeff Yasuda
Feed.fm
Jeff Yasuda began his professional career over 27 years ago. Today, he is the CEO and Founder of Feed.fm. Feed.fm amplifies involvement with music, helping drive lasting engagement for fitness and wellness app users.
Yasuda first got his start in 1994 as an Associate in Corporate Finance at Arthur Andersen. From there, he went on to Lehman Brothers, before eventually rising to CEO and Founder at Blip.fm, his most recent position prior to joining Feed.fm. Yasuda graduated from NYU Stern School of Business with an MBA in Finance and Accounting and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in History.
46. Ted Meisel
AVIA
Ted Meisel is the Executive Founder of AVIA, first joining the company in 2012. AVIA empowers healthcare enterprises to build the future of healthcare with digital strategies and solutions.
Previously, Meisel was a President of Search Marketing at Yahoo! and before that a CEO at Overture. Earlier in his career he worked with Mercer as an Associate. Meisel earned a JD from Stanford Law School and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
47. Tracy Sun
Poshmark
Tracy Sun is the Co-Founder and SVP of New Markets of Poshmark. Poshmark is more than just a shopping destination, it's a vibrant community powered by millions of sellers who not only sell their personal style but also curate looks for their shoppers, creating one of the most connected shopping experiences in the world. Sun has over 20 years in the industry. She began her career in 2001.
Before joining Poshmark, Sun was a Co-Founder at Est. Today and before that a VP of Merchandising at Brooklyn Industries. Earlier in her career she worked with Canon USA as a Business Strategy Manager. Sun graduated from Dartmouth College with an MBA and from Barnard College, Columbia University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology.
48. August Lopez
Station Digital Media, Inc.
August Lopez began his professional career over 21 years ago. Today, he is the CEO of Station Digital Media, Inc.,a specialized design and consulting firm that works with clients to enhance their brand and customer experience across the digital realms.
Lopez first got his start in 2000 as an Information Architect at GetConnected, Inc. From there, he went on to Monster.com, before eventually rising to Vice President of Mobility Services at Agero, Inc., his most recent position prior to joining Station Digital Media, Inc. Lopez graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Studio Art.
49. Nicolas Baum
Tremendous
Nicolas Baum is the CEO of Tremendous, first joining the company in 2018. Tremendous helps businesses reward and incentivize anyone in the world, easily and instantly.
Previously, Baum was a Quantitative Equity Analyst at MDT Advisers. Baum earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Dartmouth College.
50. Brian Nickerson
MagicLinks
Brian Nickerson is the Founder and CEO of MagicLinks. MagicLinks powers social commerce through an exclusive marketplace for video influencers and the world’s leading brands. Nickerson has over 23 years in the software industry. He began his career in 1998.
Before joining MagicLinks, Nickerson was a Co-Founder and CEO at Chippmunk.com and before that a GM of Emerging Businesses at BPO Solutions. Earlier in his career he worked with Codeflange.com as a Founder. Nickerson graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Engineering and Economics.
51. Jonathan Cedar
BioLite
Jonathan Cedar began his professional career over 16 years ago. Today, he is the CEO and Co-Founder of BioLite. BioLite is empowering people and protecting the planet through access to renewable energy.
Cedar first got his start in 2005 as a Senior Design Engineer at Smart Design. Cedar graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College.
52. Eben Frankenberg
Echodyne Corp
Eben Frankenberg is the President & CEO of Echodyne Corp., first joining the company in 2014. Echodyne designs and manufactures high-performance radars for a growing range of applications and markets.
Previously, Frankenberg was an EVP at TerraPower and before that an EVP of Corporate and Invention Development at Intellectual Ventures. Earlier in his career he worked with Onyx Software as an EVP of Americas. Frankenberg earned a MS in Geophysics from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree in Geological and Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College.
53. Marc Wilson
Appian
Marc Wilson is the Chief Partner Officer and Founder of Appian. Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. Wilson has over 25 years in the industry and began his career in 1996.
Before joining Appian, Wilson was a Senior Consultant at Boston Pacific. He graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Government.
54. Arnold Engel
Tundra
Arnold Engel began his professional career over 14 years ago. Today, he is the CEO of Tundra. Tundra works as a wholesale marketplace where independent businesses can freely transact, scale and flourish.
Engel first got his start in 2007 as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company. From there, he went on to Vox Supply Chain as a CEO, his most recent position prior to joining Tundra. Engel graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Economics.
55. Damon Tassone
Black Crow AI
Damon Tassone is the Founder and President of Black Crow AI, first joining the company in 2020. Black Crow AI is an actionable machine learning for eCommerce. Their real-time predictions drive more customers, conversions, and revenue.
Previously, Tassone was a Founder and President at Intent and before that a Deputy CEO at lastminute.com. Earlier in his career he worked with The Boston Consulting Group as an Associate. Tassone earned an undergraduate degree in English from Dartmouth College.
56. Brad Jefferson
Animoto
Brad Jefferson is the CEO & Co-Founder of Animoto. Animoto’s award-winning online video maker makes it easy for anyone to drag and drop their way to a powerful and professional marketing video without any experience necessary. Jefferson has over 23 years in the software industry. He began his career in 1998.
Before joining Animoto, Jefferson worked in consulting, sales, operations and management at Onyx Software. Jefferson graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree.
57. Nathaniel Fick
Elastic
Nathaniel Fick began his professional career over 14 years ago. Today, he is the General Manager of Security with Elastic. Elastic makes data usable in real time and at scale for enterprise search, observability, and security.
Fick first got his start in 2007 as a CEO at Center for a New American Security. From there, he went on to Bessemer Venture Partners, before eventually rising to CEO at Endgame, his most recent position prior to joining Elastic. Fick graduated from Harvard with an MBA and an MPA in International Security Policy and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Classics and Government.
58. Lucy Stonehill
BridgeU
In 2014, Lucy founded BridgeU, the trusted college and careers guidance partner to international schools in 120 countries. BridgeU's mission is to help globally-minded secondary schools and universities to harness the unique advantages of digitally enabled solutions to drive international student mobility.
Prior to BridgeU’s acquisition by Kaplan in March of 2020, Lucy had raised $12m in venture capital to drive BridgeU’s global expansion to support regional offices in London, Madrid, Hong Kong, Dubai, Bogota and D.C. Lucy has been labelled an ‘Entrepreneur Role Model’ by the European Commission, and won Tech Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015 at a ceremony hosted at the House of Commons celebrating leading UK female entrepreneurs. In 2016, Lucy was named to the Forbes ‘30 under 30” list.
59. Ashifi Gogo
Sproxil, Inc.
Ashifi Gogo is the CEO and Founder of Sproxil, Inc. Sproxil builds trust across supply chains with mobile technology solutions that emphasize direct consumer engagement. Gogo has over 13 years in the information technology industry. He began his career in 2008.
Gogo graduated from Dartmouth College with a PhD in Engineering and from Whitman College with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Physics.
60. Sourav Sinha
Longevity Vision Fund
Sourav Sinha began his professional career over 4 years ago. Today, he is the Venture Partner and Head of Innovation at Longevity Vision Fund. Longevity Vision Fund invests in technologies with the potential to disrupt life sciences and healthcare to help people live longer and healthier lives.
Sinha first got his start in 2017 with strategy and special projects at Celularity, Inc. Sinha graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
61. Jacqueline Loeb
Scouted
Jacqueline Loeb is the Co-Founder & CEO of Scouted, first joining the company in 2014. Scouted helps individuals get hired for their abilities and potential through a combination of proprietary technology and human expertise. They also assist companies hire super-smart, analytical talent for non-technical roles.
Previously, Loeb was a Management Associate focusing on developing leadership skills targeted towards business strategy and talent management at Bridgewater Associates. Loeb earned an undergraduate degree in Economics from Dartmouth College.
62. Christopher Lien
Marin Software
Christopher Lien is the Founder of Marin Software. Marin Software’s mission is to give digital advertisers and agencies the power to optimize their paid marketing programs. Lien has over 25 years in the software industry. He began his career in 1996.
Before joining Marin Software, Lien was a COO at Adteractive and before that a Founder, Chairman, and CFO at Sugar Media. Earlier in his career he worked with Evercore Partners as a Managing Director. Lien graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Business with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Government and Spanish.
63. Gregory Poulin
Goodly
Gregory Poulin began his professional career over 3 years ago. Today, he is the CEO of Goodly. Goodly makes it easy for companies to offer tax-free student loan repayment as an employee benefit.
Poulin first got his start in 2018 as CEO at Goodly. Poulin graduated from Dartmouth College with a master's degree and from Wheaton College with an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Government.
64. Matt Calkins
Appian
Matt Calkins is the CEO of Appian, first joining the company in 1999. Appian builds enterprise apps and workflows rapidly with a low-code automation platform, combining people, technologies and data in a single workflow.
Previously, Calkins was a Director of the Enterprise Product Group at MicroStrategy. Calkins earned an undergraduate degree in Economics from Dartmouth College.
65. Branko Cerny
Radical
Branko Cerny is the Founder and CEO of Radical. Radical believes that kindness is sexy, meditation is basic soul hygiene, and that everyone deserves to feel great in the skin they are in. They provide spaces where one can focus on meditation and feeling fully authentic. Cerny has over 12 years in the healthcare industry. He began his career in 2009.
Before joining Radical, Cerny was a Chief Revenue Officer at STRV and before that a CEO and Founder at Immediately. Earlier in his career he worked with TEDxDartmouth as a Founder and President. Cerny graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Government.
66. Andrew Silvernail
Madison Industries
Andrew Silvernail began his professional career over 27 years ago. Today, he is the Chairman, President and CEO of Madison Industries. Madison Industries is building entrepreneurially driven market leaders, committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive.
Silvernail first got his start in 1994 as an Equity Research Associate at Fidelity Investments. From there, he went on to Danaher Corporation, before eventually rising to CEO at IDEX Corporation, his most recent position prior to joining Madison Industries. Silvernail graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree.
67. Geoff Atkinson
Huckabuy
Geoff Atkinson is the Founder and CEO of Huckabuy, first joining the company in 2014. Huckabuy makes sites faster, gets better search results, and drives more organic traffic through a technology-forward SEO approach.
Previously, Atkinson was a SVP of Marketing at Portico Club and before that a SVP Marketing, CRM, Analytics & Demand Management at Overstock.com. Atkinson earned an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Dartmouth College.
68. Cameron Turner
Kin + Carta
Cameron Turner is the Vice President of Data Science of Kin + Carta. Kin + Carta exists to make the world work better by combining capabilities in technology, data and experience to enable companies to innovate, modernize and optimize their data potential. Turner has over 18 years in the information technology industry. He began his career in 2003.
Before joining Kin + Carta, Turner was a Co-Founder at The Data Guild and before that a Principal Group Program Manager at Microsoft. Earlier in his career he worked with Clickstream Technologies as a CEO. Turner graduated from Stanford University with MS in Statistics, from Oxford University with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Architecture and Engineering.
69. Bindu Reddy
Abacus.AI
Bindu Reddy began her professional career over 14 years ago. Today, she is the CEO and Co-Founder of Abacus.AI. Abacus.AI makes it effortless to create large-scale customizable deep and machine learning systems.
Reddy first got her start in 1997 as a Computational Scientist in Bioinformatics at Exelixis. From there, she went on to Upwork, before eventually rising to a General Manager at Amazon Web Services, her most recent position prior to joining Abacus.AI. Reddy graduated from Dartmouth College with a MS in Engineering and from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay with an undergraduate degree.
70. Erin Osborn
BetterLesson
Erin Osborn is the Co-Founder and COO of BetterLesson, first joining the company in 2008. BetterLesson is a professional learning reimagined, empowering educators to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.
Previously, Osborn was a lead organizer and founding team member at Education Action! and before that a teacher, organizer, and engineer at Engineers Without Borders. Osborn earned an undergraduate degree in Political Philosophy and Government from Dartmouth College.
71. Steve Douty
Portola Valley Partners
Steve Douty is the EVP M&A and CMO of Portola Valley Partners. Portola Valley Partners is a team of hands-on operators and investors that allow early stage companies to grow faster and achieve stronger liquidity events sooner through their unique approach. Douty has over 25 years in the venture capital industry. He began his career in 1996.
Before joining Portola Valley Partners, Douty was a CEO at Scayl, Inc./Nexo, Inc. and before that a Co-Founder and CEO at Smaarts, Inc. Earlier in his career he worked with Hotmail Corp as a VP of Marketing, Products, Sales and Business Development. Douty graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
72. Steve Norall
Vocal Video
Steve Norall began his professional career over 28 years ago. Today, he is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vocal Video. Vocal Video creates beautiful social proof videos automagically.
Norall first got his start in 1993 as a Software Design Engineer at Microsoft Corporation. From there, he went on to American Management Systems, Inc (acquired by CGI), before eventually rising to Chief Product Officer at SurveyMonkey, his most recent position prior to joining Vocal Video. Norall graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Business with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
73. Tien Wong
Lore Systems
Tien Wong is the Chairman of Lore Systems, first joining the company in 2008. Lore Systems is your one-stop shop for IT services where they take a strategic, client-centric approach to achieve their mission of providing the best user experience in the marketplace by making IT easier, friendlier and more reliable.
Previously, Wong was a Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO at CyberRep, Inc. Wong earned an undergraduate degree in Government from Dartmouth College.
74. Rick Allen
ViewLift
Rick Allen is the CEO and co-founder (with Ted Leonsis) of ViewLift, an end-to-end global OTT streaming and monetization platform for media companies, sports teams and leagues, and other content owners. ViewLift was named a Top 100 Tech Company by Red Herring and has been awarded a Webby.
Allen has led technology efforts over more than 25 years, including as CEO of Sporting News; CEO of National Geographic Ventures (10 for-profit units including TV and Film), SVP of Discovery. He served in the Clinton White House, launching AmeriCorps, and is a best-selling author as well as a producer of award-winning documentaries. Allen earned his BA in English (Magna Cum Laude) from Dartmouth College and his JD from the University of Chicago Law School.
75. Michael Beckley
Appian Corporation
Michael Beckley began his professional career over 15 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Technology Officer & Founder of Appian Corporation. Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform.
Beckley first got his start in 1996 as a Product Manager at MicroStrategy. Beckley graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Government.
76. Michael Chu
The IGNIA Fund
Michael Chu is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of The IGNIA Fund, first joining the company in 2007. IGNIA invests in world-class tech entrepreneurs who are solving problems faced by the emerging middle class in Latin America.
Previously, Chu was the President and CEO at Accion and before that a Executive and LP at KKR. Chu earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Government from Dartmouth College.
77. Monica Holboke
CryptoNumerics
Monica Holboke is the CEO and Co-Founder of CryptoNumerics. CryptoNumerics enables the creation of privacy protected datasets with quantifiable privacy risk allowing the ability to conduct data science. Holboke has over 23 years in the software industry. She began her career in 1998.
Before joining CryptoNumerics, Holboke was an independent contractor at Oceanic Consulting Corporation and before that a Coastal Engineer at Ben C. Gerwick. Earlier in her career she worked with Daat Research Corp. as an independent contractor. Holboke graduated from Dartmouth College with a PhD in Engineering and from California Institute of Technology with a MS in Civil Engineering and an undergraduate degree in Engineering and Applied Science.
78. Adnan Ahmed
MarketsandMarkets
Adnan Ahmed began his professional career over 29 years ago. Today, he is the Global President of MarketsandMarkets, where they help organizations plan and operationalize their future revenue mix decisions by identifying high growth opportunities allowing them to stay ahead of the curve.
Ahmed first got his start in 1992 as a Junior Associate at APM Management Consultants. From there, he went on to Bain & Company, before eventually rising to CEO and Co-Founder at Blue Top Capital, his most recent position prior to joining MarketsandMarkets. Ahmed graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA in Finance and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Electronics.
79. Terren Klein
College Pulse
Terren Klein is the CEO & Co-Founder of College Pulse, first joining the company in 2017. College Pulse partners with leading academic researchers, prominent think tanks, and global brands to conduct ground-breaking research on the college demographics.
Previously, Klein was an Investment Associate at Bridgewater Associates. Klein earned an undergraduate degree in Government from Dartmouth College.
80. Dan Becker
Decision AI
Dan Becker is the Founder of Decision AI. Decision AI has a bigger business impact by going beyond predictions to optimize business decisions. Becker has over 9 years in the software industry. He began his career in 2012.
Before joining Decision AI, Becker was a Data Scientist at Google and before that the Director of Product Management at DataRobot. Earlier in his career he worked with EXL Analytics as Methodology Director and Assistant VP. Becker graduated from University of Virginia with a PhD in Economics and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
81. Andrew Shue
CafeMedia
Andrew Shue is the Co-Founder of CafeMedia. CafeMedia is the world’s largest ad management service, providing the technology and services that help the highest quality publishers grow their businesses and maximize success.
Shue graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in History.
82. Rob Grossberg
shortyLOVE
Rob Grossberg is the Marketing and Operations Lead of shortyLOVE, first joining the company in 2021. shortyLOVE makes a softer, smarter, more organized handbag.
Previously, Grossberg was a Co-Founder and CEO at TreSensa Technologies and before that a SVP of Business Operations & Strategy at Tremor Media, Inc. Earlier in his career he worked with Rogers & Wells as an associate. Grossberg earned a JD from New York University School of Law and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
83. Byron Fuller
WeMaintain
Byron Fuller is the Managing Director of WeMaintain. WeMaintain is the only proptech offering an end-to-end solution for regulated building operations in Paris, London & Singapore. Fuller has over 19 years in technology industries, across computer-integrated manufacturing, carbon farming automation, and real-estate proptech. He began his career in 2003.
Before joining WeMaintain, co-founded technology startups kaamwork and ForestrAI. Previously, Fuller spent 12 years in technology, corporate strategy, M&A, and executive roles at Cimpress, lastly serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of the Exagroup business unit. Fuller graduated from the University of Oxford's Said Business School with a PGDip in Organisational Leadership and was an undergraduate in Asian Studies at Dartmouth College.
84. Bo Brustkern
LendIt Fintech
Bo Brustkern began his professional career over 26 years ago. Today, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of LendIt Fintech. LendIt Fintech is the largest media and events company dedicated to innovation in lending and digital banking.
Brustkern first got his start in 1995 as a Senior Financial Analyst at Wellsford. From there, he went on to BACE Industries, before eventually rising to Co-Founder and CEO at NSR Invest, his most recent position prior to joining LendIt Fintech. Brustkern graduated from Anderson School at UCLA with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in English Literature & Creative Writing.
85. Alan Trefler
Pegasystems
Alan Trefler is the Founder and CEO of Pegasystems, first joining the company in 1983. Pegasystems helps large and small enterprises make better decisions thanks to their scalable architecture and low-code platform that allows businesses to stay streamlined, agile and ready for what’s next.
Previously, Trefler was a Funds Transfer Product Manager at TMI Systems and before that a Senior Project Manager at Casher Associates. Trefler earned an undergraduate degree in Economics and Computer Science from Dartmouth College.
86. Masashi Kiyomine
Kicker Ventures
Masashi Kiyomine is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Kicker Ventures. Kicker Ventures is investing in the future of healthcare by connecting startups to the right systems, partners and people to thrive. Kiyomine has over years in the venture capital industry. He began his career in 2004.
Before joining Kicker Ventures, Kiyomine was an Investment Director at Mitsui & Co. Global Investment. Kiyomine graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree.
87. Russell Stevens
Diesel Labs
Russell Stevens began his professional career over 26 years ago. Today, he is the Co-Founder of Diesel Labs. Diesel Labs is a content analytics company founded to help marketers analyze media preferences regardless of the distribution channel and screen size.
Stevens first got his start in 1995 as a VP at RLM Public Relations. From there, he went on to SS+K as a Partner, prior to joining Diesel Labs. Stevens graduated from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government with a MPP in Press, Politics and Public Policy and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Government.
88. Andrew Lerner
Trust Metrics
Andrew Lerner is a Partner at Trust Metrics, first joining the company in 2009. Trust Metrics is a brand safety planning tool for programmatic advertising founded on the principles of print publishing and the idea that high quality publishers are best suited to host the best quality ads.
Previously, Lerner was a Partner at Format Studio and before that a CEO at Urban Data Solutions. Earlier in his career he worked with Time Warner Inc. as a VP/Director. Lerner earned an MBA from Columbia University and an undergraduate degree in History from Dartmouth College.
89. Rohin Dhar
Priceonomics
Rohin Dhar is the Co-Founder of Priceonomics. Priceonomics provides pricing guides that are helpful for buying and selling used things. Dhar has over 9 years in the internet industry. He began his career in 2002.
Before joining Priceonomics, Dhar was an Analyst at Mercer Management Consulting. Dhar graduated from Stanford Graduate School of Business and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Economics.
90. Susan Stevens
WeSpire
Susan Stevens began her professional career over 26 years ago. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of WeSpire. WeSpire is the employee engagement platform that helps forward-thinking global companies design, deliver and measure the benefits of positive impact programs like sustainability, CSR, wellbeing and more.
Stevens first got her start in 1995 as Operations Team Leader at Aon. From there, she went on to The New York Times, before eventually rising to SVP of Digital at Boston Globe Media, her most recent position prior to joining WeSpire. Stevens graduated from Dartmouth College with an MBA and from Wesleyan University with an undergraduate degree in Public Policy/Political Economy.
91. Charles Moore
DinnerTime, Inc.
Charles Moore is the Co-Founder of DinnerTime, Inc., first joining the company in 2011. DinnerTime inspires and enables ‘hectic moms and dads’ to meet their aspirations to eat healthy, delicious meals together at the family dinner table, far more easily and more often.
Previously, Moore was a Chairman and Managing Director at Nobska Ventures and before that a Chairman & CEO at MetroFeeds. Moore earned an MBA from Boston College and an undergraduate degree in Government and Urban Studies from Dartmouth College.
92. Oron Strauss
Babel Health
Oron Strauss is the Chairman of Babel Health. Babel Health’s vision is to sell cost-effective software to payers that can be leveraged and managed across all programs providing utility and integration of data and processes. Strauss has over 25 years in the healthcare industry. He began his career in 1996.
Before joining Babel Health, Strauss was a President & CEO at Net.Capitol, Inc. Strauss graduated Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in History and Government.
93. Neil Smiley
Loopback Analytics
Neil Smiley began his professional career over 39 years ago. Today, he is the Founder and CEO at Loopback Analytics. Loopback Analytics is a leading provider in serving health systems through sophisticated data driven solutions by identifying growth opportunities of high value medications to improve patient outcomes.
Smiley first got his start in 1982 as a Consulting Manager at Andersen Consulting. From there, he went on to Ernst & Young, before eventually rising to Founder and Chairman at Phytel, Inc., his most recent position prior to joining Loopback Analytics. Smiley graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
94. Noah Zandan
Quantified
Noah Zandan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Quantified, first joining the company in 2012. Quantified transforms potential into performance by using their behavioral science platform to help professionals improve how they connect.
Previously, Zandan was a Private Equity Investment Associate at Brentwood Associates and before that an Investment Banking Analyst for the financial sponsors group at Deutsche Bank. Zandan earned an MBA from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Dartmouth College.
95. Kapil Kale
Tremendous
Kapil Kale is the COO of Tremendous, a global rewards and incentives platform that makes it simple for businesses to distribute gift cards, prepaid cards and money. Kale has over 14 years in the information technology industry. He began his career in 2007.
Before joining Tremendous, Kale was a COO at AngelList and before that a Co-Founder at GiftRocket. Earlier in his career he worked with Bain & Company as a Senior Associate Consultant. Kale graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Economics.
96. Clint Stinchcomb
CuriosityStream
Clint Stinchcomb began his professional career over 29 years ago. Today, he is the President and CEO of CuriosityStream. CuriosityStream is the award-winning destination for documentary series and features covering every topic from space exploration to adventure to the secret life of pets.
Stinchcomb first got his start in 1992 as an EVP of emerging TV networks at Discovery Communications. From there, he went on to Poker Central as a CEO and Co-Founder, prior to joining CuriosityStream. Stinchcomb graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in History.
97. Nebojsa Sabovic
Focure
Nebojsa Sabovic is the Co-Founder and CTO of Focure, first joining the company in 2015. Focure leads in software, electrical and optical teams to drive branding and fundraising efforts.
Previously, Sabovic was a Senior Software Engineer of Data Analytics Infrastructure at LinkedIn and before that a Software Engineer at Google. Earlier in his career he worked with Goran Sabovic as a Partner. Sabovic earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Dartmouth College.
98. Dax Kepshire
Fluence
Dax Kepshire is the Vice President of Engineering and Project Management, Americas of Fluence. Fluence is an energy storage technology company and services provider that believes in solving problems, building lasting partnerships with customers, and the importance of the entire power ecosystem in forging a path to making a sustainable future certain. Kepshire has over 11 years in the renewable energy industry. He began his career in 2010.
Before joining Fluence, Kepshire was a Sales Engineering Manager at The AES Corporation and before that a VP and General Manager at SustainX. Kepshire graduated from Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth with a PhD and master's degree in Engineering Sciences and from Elizabethtown College with an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering.
99. Rashid Galadanci
Driver Technologies Inc.
Rashid Galadanci began his professional career over 10 years ago. Today, he is the CEO and Founder of Driver Technologies Inc. Driver Technologies Inc. is a hardware-free mobile app that allows users to video record their trip while receiving innovative computer-vision and telematics based audio alerts when they are at risk on the road.
Galadanci first got his start in 2011 as an Executive Initiatives Manager at FINCA International. From there, he went on to Armonia as an Aociate, his most recent position prior to joining Driver Technologies Inc. Galadanci graduated from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Political Economy.
100. Mark Briggs
Validity Inc.
Mark Briggs is the Chairman and CEO of Validity Inc., first joining the company in 2018. Validity has solutions and products to deliver smarter campaigns, qualify more leads, give more productive sales and ultimately help businesses grow faster.
Previously, Briggs was a CEO at ABILITY Network. Briggs earned a MA from Dartmouth Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies and an undergraduate degree in Physics from Dartmouth College.
100. James Matthews
Atlassian
James Matthews is a member of the Technical Staff of Atlassian. Atlassian builds tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and Trello to help every team unleash their full potential. Matthews has over 10 years in the software industry. He began his career in 2001.
Before joining Atlassian, Matthews was a Software Developer at FETCH SOFTWORKS. Matthews graduated from Dartmouth College with a MS in Computer Science and from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree in History.