Wade Gerten

Wade Gerten is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive with extensive experience in the retail and software industries. He is currently the Owner and CEO of Clearscape Outdoor Services, a position he has held since 2018.2

Career Highlights

Current Roles::

• Senior Vice President of Generative AI at Blue Yonder12
• Owner and CEO of Clearscape Outdoor Services2
• Mentor at Techstars (since April 2016)2

Previous Experience::

• Senior Vice President of Digital & Retail at Infor (December 2015 - April 2018)2
• Founder and CEO of 8thBridge, a social commerce company (May 2007 - December 2014)2
• Vice President of Product Marketing & Strategy at Oracle Retail (1998 - 2007)2

Entrepreneurial Achievements

Wade Gerten is known for his innovative approach to business. He founded 8thBridge, a company that pioneered the social commerce segment, reshaping e-commerce around people.2 Under his leadership, 8thBridge:

• Raised $15 million in venture capital
• Partnered with major brands like Delta Airlines, Ticketmaster, Target, and Best Buy
• Was acquired by Fluid, an IBM Watson Ventures and Goldman Sachs-backed e-commerce solutions company in 20142

Recognition

In 2012, Gerten was honored with the Forty Under Forty Award by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal for his innovative contributions to social commerce.2

Education

Wade Gerten holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Computer Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato, which he earned between 1990 and 1995.1

Wade Gerten's diverse experience in technology, retail, and entrepreneurship has positioned him as a respected leader in the business community, particularly in the Twin Cities area.