Erik Severinghaus

Erik Severinghaus is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader based in Chicago, Illinois. He is currently the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Bloomfilter, Inc., a company he started in October 2022.1 Bloomfilter is focused on creating the "System of Intelligence" category for software development, combining process mining with application development.1

Career Highlights

Entrepreneurial Ventures: Erik has a strong track record of founding and leading successful companies:

• Co-founded Bloomfilter, Inc. in 20221
• Founded SimpleRelevance, an AI-driven digital marketing platform, which was acquired by Rise Interactive in 20151
• Co-founded iContact, an early pioneer in the email marketing and automation space, which was later sold for $186 million1

Corporate Leadership: Erik has held several executive positions in notable companies:

• Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Conexiom1
• VP of Systems Integrators & Global Partner Solutions at DocuSign1
• VP of Strategy and Architecture, Personalization at Rise Interactive1

Other Roles and Contributions

Author and Columnist: Erik is the author of "Scale Your Everest," a guidebook for entrepreneurs focused on building mental resilience.1 He also writes as a columnist for Inc. Magazine, covering topics related to entrepreneurship and mental resilience.1

Investor and Advisor: As an angel investor with HPA (Hyde Park Angels), Erik invests in early-stage companies, typically in Series Seed or Series A rounds, with a focus on B2B SaaS and socially-minded businesses in Chicago and the Midwest.1

Community Involvement: Erik has been involved in various leadership and community roles, including:

• Leadership Circle member of Founders First System1
• Impact leader for DocuSign in Chicago, coordinating fundraising and volunteer efforts1

Erik Severinghaus's diverse experience as a serial entrepreneur, corporate executive, and thought leader in the tech industry has established him as a respected figure in the Chicago startup ecosystem and beyond.