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John Waldmann

Founder & CEO at Homebase, strong background in business consultancy

John Waldmann is the founder and CEO of Homebase, a company that provides software solutions to help small businesses manage their staffing and operations.1 Here's an overview of his background and accomplishments:

Education

John Waldmann holds impressive academic credentials:

  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business
  • BA in Political Science and Sociology from Stanford University
  • Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)13

Professional Experience

Homebase: John founded Homebase in 2014 with the mission to make work easier for small businesses and their hourly workers.2 Under his leadership, the company has grown to serve:

  • Over 100,000 small businesses
  • More than 1 million workers
  • Tracked over 2 billion work hours4

Previous Work: Before founding Homebase, John gained experience working with:

  • KKR Capstone
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • NESsT
  • Mr. Formal, Inc.1

Recent Developments

In 2024, Homebase announced significant milestones:

  • Launched Homebase Payroll, offering services in all 50 states and DC
  • Introduced Cash Out, allowing workers to access earned wages before payday
  • Secured $71 million in Series C funding led by GGV Capital4

Personal

John grew up in Seattle, where he got his first hourly job at age 17 working at a local tuxedo shop called Mr. Formal, Inc. This experience shaped his understanding of small businesses and inspired his later work.2 In his free time, John enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.1

Highlights

Jul 15 · joinhomebase.com
The next chapter for Homebase: building a better version of work
The next chapter for Homebase: building a better version of work
Apr 29 · Entrepreneur
This Is What 86% of Hourly Workers Say Would Make Them Happier - Entrepreneur
This Is What 86% of Hourly Workers Say Would Make Them Happier - Entrepreneur
Apr 5 · youtube.com
Unscripted with @jrichlive ft. John Waldmann, Founder & CEO at ...
Unscripted with @jrichlive ft. John Waldmann, Founder & CEO at ...
Apr 3 · TechCrunch
Team management app Homebase welcomes $60M Series D to give SMBs ‘superpowers’ - TechCrunch
Team management app Homebase welcomes $60M Series D to give SMBs ‘superpowers’ - TechCrunch

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Experience

Founder & CEO at Homebase since 2014
Associate at KKR Capstone (2008 - 2011), Boston Consulting Group (2006 - 2008), Entrepreneur-in-Residence at NESsT (2005), Sales Associate at International Marine and Mr. Formal, Inc. (2001 - 2003), Co-Founder at Angry Hippo (1998 - 2001)

Education

M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2011 - 2013), BA from Stanford University (2002 - 2006), Studied at London School of Economics and Political Science (2004)

Location

United States