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Shaping the Future with AI, Blockchain, and Digital Transformations

Clarence Wooten

DRIVING INNOVATION AT

GOOGLE [X]

AND BEYOND

ACROSS AI, BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS

I'm an executive and entrepreneur in residence at Google [X], Alphabet's moonshot factory, where I lead talented teams to develop groundbreaking AI and Blockchain solutions.

I serve as an advisor, board member and investor at various tech accelerators, venture studios and startups.

As a trailblazing entrepreneur, I'm the only African-American to have founded, scaled, and successfully exited two Internet startups to acquisitions by publicly traded companies.

I'm also passionate about social impact. I recently founded PurposeForProfit.org, a tokenized endowment fund and foundation dedicated to increasing the supply of affordable housing.

Clarence Wooten

MOONSHOT MAKER

I build companies for Google

DIGITAL CATALYST

Preparing companies for an AI-forward future

SERIAL ENTREPENEUR

2x exited to NYSE & Nasdaq companies

CONSCIOUS CAPITALIST

Founded PurposeForProfit.org

AUTHOR & SPEAKER

CoFounder.AI

AUTHOR & SPEAKER

I build companies for Google

Clarence Wooten

Clarence Wooten

INNOVATION

INNOVATION

ARCHITECT

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DRIVING INNOVATION AT

GOOGLE X

AND BEYOND

ACROSS AI, BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS

I'm an executive and entrepreneur in residence at Google [X], Alphabet's moonshot factory, where I lead talented teams to develop groundbreaking AI and Blockchain solutions.

I serve as an advisor, board member and investor at various tech accelerators, venture studios and startups.

As a trailblazing entrepreneur, I'm the only African-American to have founded, scaled, and successfully exited two Internet startups to acquisitions by publicly traded companies with the sale of ImageCafe to Network Solutions (Nasdaq: NSOL) and Progressly to Box (NYSE: Box).

I'm also passionate about social impact. I recently founded PurposeForProfit.org, a tokenized endowment fund and foundation dedicated to increasing the supply of affordable housing.

Clarence Wooten

MOONSHOT MAKER

I build companies for Google

DIGITAL CATALYST

I build companies for Google

SERIAL ENTREPENEUR

I build companies for Google

CONSCIOUS CAPITALIST

I build companies for Google

AUTHOR & SPEAKER

I build companies for Google

Clarence Wooten

MOONSHOT MAKER

I build companies for Google

DIGITAL CATALYST

Preparing companies for an AI-forward future

SERIAL ENTREPENEUR

2x exited to NYSE & Nasdaq companies

CONSCIOUS CAPITALIST

Founded PurposeForProfit.org

AUTHOR & SPEAKER

Founded PurposeForProfit.org

AUTHOR & SPEAKER

I build companies for Google

Clarence Wooten

MOONSHOT

MAKER

I'm currently driving innovation as Executive & Entrepreneur in Residence at Google [X] where I lead teams across Alphabet, spearheading the development of groundbreaking AI and blockchain projects that are poised to reshape industries.

I recently championed the creation and successful spin-out of PurposeForProfit.org, a groundbreaking DeFi blockchain foundation set to revolutionize giving. I'm currently spearheading an ambitious AI initiative, innovating the business model for LLMs.

Let’s Innovate Together

Let’s Innovate Together

TRAILBLAZING

ENTREPRENEUR

I stand as the sole African American to have founded, scaled, and successfully led two Internet startups to acquisitions by publicly-traded companies: Progressly to Box (NYSE: BOX) and ImageCafe to Network Solutions (Nasdaq: NSOL)

I've spearheaded and invested in over thirty tech startups across AI, enterprise SaaS, social collaboration, edtech, and consumer sectors, achieving a track record of notable successes and valuable learning experiences.

Let's Innovate, Together

Let's Innovate, Together

Clarence Wooten

PROFESSIONAL

HIGHLIGHT

TRAILBLAZING ENTREPRENEUR & TECH EXECUTIVE

SERVICE, AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Acquired by MediSolv Inc.

Role: Co-Founder & CEO (1995-1998)

Metamorphosis Studios was an interactive multimedia agency that developed interactive brochures, CD-ROM edutainment software and websites.

Acquired by MediSolv Inc. in 1998.

Acquired by Network Solutions Nasdaq: NSOL

Role: Co-Founder & CEO (1998-1999)

ImageCafe.com was the first online superstore of ready-made websites for small businesses and a pioneer of the SaaS business model.
Acquired just 7-months after it launched for $23 million to pre-empt its Series A financing.

Network Solutions Executive

Role: Vice President (1999-2002)

Following the acquisition of ImageCafe, I remained on and continued to scale and run the business as a wholly-owned business unit of Network Solutions, the Internet’s pioneering domain name registrar.

Venturepreneur Partners Co-Founder

Role: General Partner
(2004-2006)

Venture fund / venture studio led by experienced entrepreneurs and investors focused on seed-stage investments in Web2.0 startups.
Led to the formation of Groupsite.com

Groupsite.com (fka, CollectiveX) Founder

Role: CEO, now Chairman (2006-present)

A leading white-label Social Collaboration platform used by over 60,000 groups for private communication, collaboration and networking.

Acquired by BOX NYSE: Box

Role: Founding CEO, then Chairman (2014-2018)

Progressly was acquired by BOX as the foundation for Box Rely, the cloud provider’s workflow platform.
The acquisition pre-empted our forthcoming Series B financing.

VentureFund I/O Founder

Role: CEO (2016-2019)

VentureFund.io was a data-driven marketplace that enabled SaaS founders to connect and choose investors to pitch by sharing their traction data in real-time.

“Don’t pitch investors, let your data do the pitching.”

Google [X] Executive

Role: Director & EIR
(2021-Present)

Recruited by Google’s Moonshot Factory to drive innovation in their early pipeline. Currently developing AI innovations. Led the creation and spin-out of PurposeForProfit.org, a 501c3 Web3 tokenized endowment for affordable housing.

Acquired by MediSolv Inc.

Role: Co-Founder & CEO (1995-1998)

Metamorphosis Studios was an interactive multimedia agency that developed interactive brochures, CD-ROM edutainment software and websites.

Acquired by MediSolv Inc. in 1998.

Acquired by Network Solutions Nasdaq: NSOL

Role: Co-Founder & CEO (1998-1999)

ImageCafe.com was the first online superstore of ready-made websites for small businesses and a pioneer of the SaaS business model.
Acquired just 7-months after it launched for $23 million to pre-empt its Series A financing.

Network Solutions Executive

Role: Vice President (1999-2002)

Following the acquisition of ImageCafe, I remained on and continued to scale and run the business as a wholly-owned business unit of Network Solutions, the Internet’s pioneering domain name registrar.

Venturepreneur Partners Co-Founder

Role: General Partner
(2004-2006)

Venture fund / venture studio led by experienced entrepreneurs and investors focused on seed-stage investments in Web2.0 startups.
Led to the formation of Groupsite.com

Groupsite.com (fka, CollectiveX) Founder

Role: CEO, now Chairman (2006-present)

A leading white-label Social Collaboration platform used by over 60,000 groups for private communication, collaboration and networking.

Acquired by BOX NYSE: Box

Role: Founding CEO, then Chairman (2014-2018)

Progressly was acquired by BOX as the foundation for Box Rely, the cloud provider’s workflow platform.
The acquisition pre-empted our forthcoming Series B financing.

VentureFund I/O Founder

Role: CEO (2016-2019)

VentureFund.io was a data-driven marketplace that enabled SaaS founders to connect and choose investors to pitch by sharing their traction data in real-time.

“Don’t pitch investors, let your data do the pitching.”

Google [X] Executive

Role: Director & EIR
(2021-Present)

Recruited by Google’s Moonshot Factory to drive innovation in their early pipeline. Currently developing AI innovations. Led the creation and spin-out of PurposeForProfit.org, a 501c3 Web3 tokenized endowment for affordable housing.

Acquired by MediSolv Inc.

Role: Co-Founder & CEO (1995-1998)

Metamorphosis Studios was an interactive multimedia agency that developed interactive brochures, CD-ROM edutainment software and websites.

Acquired by MediSolv Inc. in 1998.

Acquired by Network Solutions Nasdaq: NSOL

Role: Co-Founder & CEO (1998-1999)

ImageCafe.com was the first online superstore of ready-made websites for small businesses and a pioneer of the SaaS business model.
Acquired just 7-months after it launched for $23 million to pre-empt its Series A financing.

Network Solutions Executive

Role: Vice President (1999-2002)

Following the acquisition of ImageCafe, I remained on and continued to scale and run the business as a wholly-owned business unit of Network Solutions, the Internet’s pioneering domain name registrar.

Venturepreneur Partners Co-Founder

Role: General Partner
(2004-2006)

Venture fund / venture studio led by experienced entrepreneurs and investors focused on seed-stage investments in Web2.0 startups.
Led to the formation of Groupsite.com

Groupsite.com (fka, CollectiveX) Founder

Role: CEO, now Chairman (2006-present)

A leading white-label Social Collaboration platform used by over 60,000 groups for private communication, collaboration and networking.

Acquired by BOX NYSE: Box

Role: Founding CEO, then Chairman (2014-2018)

Progressly was acquired by BOX as the foundation for Box Rely, the cloud provider’s workflow platform.
The acquisition pre-empted our forthcoming Series B financing.

VentureFund I/O Founder

Role: CEO (2016-2019)

VentureFund.io was a data-driven marketplace that enabled SaaS founders to connect and choose investors to pitch by sharing their traction data in real-time.

“Don’t pitch investors, let your data do the pitching.”

Google [X] Executive

Role: Director & EIR
(2021-Present)

Recruited by Google’s Moonshot Factory to drive innovation in their early pipeline. Currently developing AI innovations. Led the creation and spin-out of PurposeForProfit.org, a 501c3 Web3 tokenized endowment for affordable housing.

Autodesk CADDIE Award

1991 (Award Recipient)

While studying architecture in college I won first place in the undergraduate category for my walk-through computer animation entitled “Striking Vertical Design” produced using AutoCad and 3D Studio. Award issued in association with Cadalyst Magazine

THE FACES OF A NEW GENERATION

2000 (Feature Article)

Profiled with a section of other young founders and startup executives as the new faces of tech. The profile included a feature article entitled “The Racial Ravine” covering my atypical journey as a black founder with successful exits.

ImageCafe - Case Study

2004 (Case Study)

Babson, the Nations leading college for the study of entrepreneurship developed this case study around the pivotal decision that I faced as CEO of ImageCafé. Should I sell for immediate financial security or risk everything to secure funding for its potential future growth.

Awarded Honorary Alumnus

2006 (Honorary Alumnus)

After several years of service as a board member of the University of Maryland’s Terrapin Club (foundation for athletic scholarships). In 2006, I was awarded as an honorary alumni of the university by then president Dan Mote.

Board of Trustees

2008 - 2017 (Trustee)

In 2008 I was asked to join the board of trustees of Philadelphia University, one of the Nations top design schools, by then president Stephen Spinelli. I served as a trustee through the university’s merger with Jefferson University in 2017.

Named Distinguished Alumnus

2010 (Distinguished Alumnus)

As a 1998 alumni of Johns Hopkins’ Carey Business School, I was honored in 2010 as a distinguished alumni of the university. I’ve served on the Carey Business School’s Deans Alumni Advisory board as an LP of its student run venture fund.

Founding Board Member

2019-Present (Board Director)

Founded in 2019, Climb Hire is an equity-focused organization with a mission to prepare working adults for jobs in technology. It teaches in-demand technical capabilities and has helped hundreds of Climbers land higher paying jobs.

Autodesk CADDIE Award

1991 (Award Recipient)

While studying architecture in college I won first place in the undergraduate category for my walk-through computer animation entitled “Striking Vertical Design” produced using AutoCad and 3D Studio. Award issued in association with Cadalyst Magazine

THE FACES OF A NEW GENERATION

2000 (Feature Article)

Profiled with a section of other young founders and startup executives as the new faces of tech. The profile included a feature article entitled “The Racial Ravine” covering my atypical journey as a black founder with successful exits.

ImageCafe - Case Study

2004 (Case Study)

Babson, the Nations leading college for the study of entrepreneurship developed this case study around the pivotal decision that I faced as CEO of ImageCafé. Should I sell for immediate financial security or risk everything to secure funding for its potential future growth.

Awarded Honorary Alumnus

2006 (Honorary Alumnus)

After several years of service as a board member of the University of Maryland’s Terrapin Club (foundation for athletic scholarships). In 2006, I was awarded as an honorary alumni of the university by then president Dan Mote.

Board of Trustees

2008 - 2017 (Trustee)

In 2008 I was asked to join the board of trustees of Philadelphia University, one of the Nations top design schools, by then president Stephen Spinelli. I served as a trustee through the university’s merger with Jefferson University in 2017.

Named Distinguished Alumnus

2010 (Distinguished Alumnus)

As a 1998 alumni of Johns Hopkins’ Carey Business School, I was honored in 2010 as a distinguished alumni of the university. I’ve served on the Carey Business School’s Deans Alumni Advisory board as an LP of its student run venture fund.

Founding Board Member

2019-Present (Board Director)

Founded in 2019, Climb Hire is an equity-focused organization with a mission to prepare working adults for jobs in technology. It teaches in-demand technical capabilities and has helped hundreds of Climbers land higher paying jobs.

Autodesk CADDIE Award

1991 (Award Recipient)

While studying architecture in college I won first place in the undergraduate category for my walk-through computer animation entitled “Striking Vertical Design” produced using AutoCad and 3D Studio. Award issued in association with Cadalyst Magazine

THE FACES OF A NEW GENERATION

2000 (Feature Article)

Profiled with a section of other young founders and startup executives as the new faces of tech. The profile included a feature article entitled “The Racial Ravine” covering my atypical journey as a black founder with successful exits.

ImageCafe - Case Study

2004 (Case Study)

Babson, the Nations leading college for the study of entrepreneurship developed this case study around the pivotal decision that I faced as CEO of ImageCafé. Should I sell for immediate financial security or risk everything to secure funding for its potential future growth.

Awarded Honorary Alumnus

2006 (Honorary Alumnus)

After several years of service as a board member of the University of Maryland’s Terrapin Club (foundation for athletic scholarships). In 2006, I was awarded as an honorary alumni of the university by then president Dan Mote.

Board of Trustees

2008 - 2017 (Trustee)

In 2008 I was asked to join the board of trustees of Philadelphia University, one of the Nations top design schools, by then president Stephen Spinelli. I served as a trustee through the university’s merger with Jefferson University in 2017.

Named Distinguished Alumnus

2010 (Distinguished Alumnus)

As a 1998 alumni of Johns Hopkins’ Carey Business School, I was honored in 2010 as a distinguished alumni of the university. I’ve served on the Carey Business School’s Deans Alumni Advisory board as an LP of its student run venture fund.

Founding Board Member

2019-Present (Board Director)

Founded in 2019, Climb Hire is an equity-focused organization with a mission to prepare working adults for jobs in technology. It teaches in-demand technical capabilities and has helped hundreds of Climbers land higher paying jobs.

AUTHOR & SPEAKER

Clarence Wooten Cofounder.ai Book

UPCOMING COFOUNDER.AI BOOK

My upcoming book, CoFounder.AI - AI Assisted Startup Building: a practical guide for building more with less using Generative AI. Learn how to leverage AI to conceptualize, launch, iterate, scale and exit your startup. Do 10x more, with 10x less.

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CONSCIOUS

CAPITALIST

Clarence Wooten

LEARN

LEARN

Continuous learning is essential. Like math, tech builds on existing knowledge and innovations. I strive to not just stay ahead of the curve but to anticipate it.

EARN

EARN

Innovation, fueled by learning, drives tech and economic growth. I innovate to create and accelerate companies, contributing to job and wealth creation.

RETURN

RETURN

Economic growth must be inclusive. I dedicate time and capital to ensure everyone has equal opportunities, especially the under-invested.

I am at my best and most in my purpose when I am not just earning, but also learning and returning.

DIGITAL CATALYST

I AM AN ARTIST

STORYTELLER

UX ARCHITECT

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

PRODUCT DESIGNER

STORYTELLER

My architecture, engineering and business background has fueled my success in tech, enabling me to apply design thinking to drive innovation and digital transformations for over two decades.

Clarence Wooten

I AM A GEEK

I am a
Chief

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

INNOVATION OFFICER

PRODUCT OFFICER

DIGITAL OFFICER

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

My architecture, engineering and business background has fueled my success in tech, enabling me to apply design thinking to drive innovation and digital transformations for over two decades.

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TOGETHER

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