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Zach Supalla

CEO Particle

Founder and CEO of Particle, an all-in-one (hardware+software+connectivity) platform for IoT products and connected devices. We help manufacturers bring their physical products online. Built an IoT product from scratch and delivered it to thousands of customers in 6 months. Did it again four or five times. Helped enterprise customers like Jacuzzi, Keurig, and Watsco do the same. Built a global team of 100+ and a company serving hundreds of enterprises and hundreds of thousands of IoT engineers. Raised $80M in venture capital from Spark Capital, Root Ventures, OATV, and others. San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40. Featured in Forbes, WIRED, TechCrunch, CNN, Make: Magazine, and others. Particle was listed as a Major Player in Worldwide IoT Platforms by IDC, and was one of Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in the Internet of Things in 2015, one of Business Insider's Enterprise Start-ups to Bet Your Career On in 2017, and one of Forbes' Top 25 IoT Startups to Watch in 2019.

MBA, Technology Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship 2010-2012
MEM, Design and Innovation 2010-2011
B.A, Cognitive Science 2003-2007
Product Development
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Innovation
problem-solving Problem Solving

Recent Posts

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Autonomous Racing Meets Everyday Driving: Insights from LeddarTech

MarketScale - January 3, 2025

In this thought-provoking episode of the LeddarTech Lab Podcast, vehicle tech expert Ed Bernardon and LeddarTech CTO Pierre Olivier dive into the future of autonomous driving. They explore how innovations from autonomous racing could enhance everyday driving, including the concept of a guardian angel AI system.

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Coupa

Schneider Electric is Coupa's Spendsetter of the Year

MarketScale - June 17, 2024

A company established in 1836. Transforming their business for the future.

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Healthcare

Healthy Habits Soundbite: Luke Johnson’s Evolving Fitness Goals

MarketScale - October 4, 2023

Transitioning from the grueling demands of collegiate football to nurturing a lifelong fitness journey, Luke Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of CapExpert, unveils a shift in perspective towards physical well-being. As the rigors of youthful athleticism give way to the pursuit of a pain-free golf swing and the serenity of Denvers hiking trails, a tale of evolving fitness goals unfolds.

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Core Takeaways - Highway To Health

From Athlete to Executive: Navigating Healthcare’s Competitive Landscape

MarketScale - October 4, 2023

In this snippet from the Highway to Health podcast, Luke Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of CapExpert, shares a vital lesson learned from leading his venture: the power of a supportive, talented team. Drawing a parallel to his quarterback days, Johnson emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with individuals who are skilled and aligned with the mission at hand.

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Healthcare

Balancing Work, Rest, and Family Time

MarketScale - September 29, 2023

In the high-stakes world of deal-making, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. The pressures are immense, with unexpected twists and turns demanding constant vigilance.

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