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Sam Decker
Founder in SaaS, Immersive, & Agencies | Advisor | Investor
Sam Decker is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as the co-founder and Chairman of Fair Worlds, an immersive reality agency and consultancy. He has a rich background in marketing and technology, having held significant roles in various startups and established companies throughout his career.
Professional Background
- Early Career: Decker began his professional journey at Apple, where he quickly ascended to the role of VP of Marketing at a startup spun off from Apple. His experience there laid the foundation for his future endeavors in tech and marketing.
- Dell: He joined Dell in 1999, where he led the online strategy for Dell.com, significantly boosting consumer online revenue to over $3.5 billion during his tenure.
- Bazaarvoice: As the founding CMO of Bazaarvoice, he played a pivotal role in product development and business growth, leading to the company going public in 2012.
- Mass Relevance: Decker founded Mass Relevance, a SaaS platform that garnered significant recognition, including a technical Emmy, before merging with Spredfast.
- Clearhead: He co-founded Clearhead, which focused on data-driven experience optimization and was acquired by Accenture in 2017.
Current Roles
In addition to his leadership at Fair Worlds, Decker is involved with several other organizations:
- Co-owner of Texas Drift Academy.
- Board member for Interplay Learning and Axial Shift.
- Active as an investor and advisor to startups.
Publications and Recognition
Decker is also an author of marketing-related books and has been recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2015. He holds several patents related to user-generated content.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Sam Decker is dedicated to personal growth and mindfulness, often studying the brain and engaging with others who share similar interests.
For more detailed insights into his work and philosophy, his personal website provides additional information about his projects and initiatives .12
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