Clarence Wooten is a Senior Executive and Entrepreneur in Residence at Google [X], Alphabet's moonshot factory where he leads talented teams in developing groundbreaking technologies to tackle some of the World's most challenging problems --creating new spin-outs and Alphabet companies in the process. Clarence is only Black American entrepreneur to have founded and led two internet startups to acquisitions by publicly traded companies--ImageCafe (acquired by Network Solutions) and Progressly (acquired by Box)--Clarence has a proven track record of innovation and leadership.

At Network Solutions, he oversaw ImageCafe's platform integration and acquisitions, and his pioneering work at Progressly revolutionized enterprise workflow, forming the foundation of Box's Relay tool. At Google [X], Clarence applies his expertise in design-thinking and technology to develop groundbreaking initiatives like PurposeForProfit.org, a blockchain-based fund for affordable housing as well as various AI initiatives.

A magna cum laude graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the Community College of Baltimore County, Clarence holds degrees in Business Management and Computer-Aided Design. His accolades include induction into the National Community College Hall of Fame and recognition as one of the Top 10 Blacks in Technology by Blacks in Tech. Frequently profiled by major publications, Clarence is also the author of CoFounder.AI and serves as an advisor to leading companies and ventures across SaaS, blockchain, and AI.

Clarence's entrepreneurial journey has been profiled in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur. In 2010, Clarence was named a distinguished alumnus of Johns Hopkins University. His entrepreneurial journey is also the subject of a Babson College Case Study.