Clarence Chui

Clarence Chui is a prominent entrepreneur and engineer, currently serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of Pyxd, Inc. He has a notable history in the technology sector, particularly in visual merchandising and display technologies.

Professional Background

• Outward, Inc.: Clarence co-founded Outward, Inc. in 2012, where he served as CEO until its acquisition by Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in December 2017. During his tenure, he led the company in providing innovative visual merchandising solutions for the home furnishings industry.12
• Qualcomm MEMS Technologies: Before founding Outward, Clarence held significant roles at Qualcomm, including Senior Vice President and General Manager. His work focused on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) for display technologies.13
• Iridigm Display Corporation: He also served as the Director of Technology Development at Iridigm, a company specializing in MEMS-based display technology before its acquisition by Qualcomm.1

Education

Clarence Chui holds an extensive academic background:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
• Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) .12

Current Role

As of October 2023, Clarence Chui has transitioned to lead Pyxd, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the technology services sector.3 His contributions to the field have been recognized through various professional affiliations, including membership in the Society for Information Display.2

Location

He is based in San Jose, California, and has built a strong professional network within the technology industry.14