Andrew Bennett, the former chief marketing officer at Smartsheet, has recently taken on the role of chief marketing officer at Conga, a Denver-area startup focused on helping companies manage revenue. Bennett, who is based in Seattle, spent a decade at Bellevue, Wash.-based Smartsheet in various marketing leadership positions before becoming CMO in 2021. Founded in 2006, Conga serves over 11,000 customers with software that streamlines revenue-related operations like proposals, billing, and renewals. Bennett also has experience as a vice president at Onyx and as the founder of Deneki Outdoors, which operated fly fishing lodges globally.
Another notable change in the Pacific Northwest tech industry is Christina Mautz, the former CMO at Moz and Panopto, joining Seattle-based fintech startup Valid8 Financial as the executive vice president for marketing. Mautz, who most recently worked as a “fractional CMO” and consultant, spent time at companies like Koru, Amazon, and Yahoo. Valid8, founded in 2017, offers a forensic accounting platform for lawyers, CPAs, and other enterprise and government customers to organize and analyze fund flow. The company recently raised $8.5 million in a Series A round and also announced an expanded role for Brett Suchor as executive vice president for strategic partnerships.
Acumatica, a Seattle-based business technology company, has added Nancy Harris and Zach Nelson as new board members. Harris, who previously worked at Sage North America and Asure Software, brings valuable experience to the board. Nelson, the former CEO of NetSuite, has held leadership roles at Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and McAfee Network Associates. In other industry news, Shawna Young is stepping down as interim CEO of Ada Developers Academy, with Tina-Marie Gulley taking over. Additionally, Maveron co-founder Dan Levitan and Bond Vet co-founder Dr. Zay Satchu will be leaving the board of Trupanion after the company’s annual meeting this year.
These changes reflect a dynamic and evolving landscape in the Pacific Northwest tech industry, with key players making strategic moves to drive growth and innovation. Bennett’s transition to Conga signifies his continued commitment to marketing leadership in the tech sector, leveraging his experience from Smartsheet and other roles to drive success at the startup. Mautz’s move to Valid8 showcases the importance of marketing expertise in fintech, as the company looks to expand its reach and impact in the market. The addition of experienced leaders like Harris and Nelson to Acumatica’s board highlights the company’s focus on driving strategic growth and staying ahead in the competitive tech landscape.
With ongoing changes in leadership roles across various companies in the region, the Pacific Northwest tech industry continues to evolve and adapt to new challenges and opportunities. The departure of key figures like Young, Levitan, and Satchu underscores the fluid nature of the industry, as organizations navigate shifting priorities and market demands. Overall, these changes signal a vibrant and dynamic tech ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest, with companies and leaders alike positioning themselves for growth and success in the ever-changing landscape of the industry.
