Clark Dever

About Clark Dever

I transform businesses with AI tools that work today, not someday. I cut through hype and deliver systems that free your team to focus on impact, not paperwork. I build bridges between what\'s technically possible and practically valuable.My teams have slashed content production time by 80% using LLMs to repurpose webinars into blogs and posts. We\'ve cut market validation time by 75% through AI-accelerated experiments. I’ve built internal tools with Cursor for Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams, saving hundreds of hours annually while avoiding expensive custom development.As VP at NASDAQ:WRAP, my team integrated an acquired VR company and pioneered early LLM use for law enforcement training. Our group simplified products to increase margins, decrease support costs, and improve customer success. Our innovations using AI voice synthesis created more realistic training for critical interpersonal and de-escalation skills.As co-founder of a defense contractor\'s R&D division, my group grew revenue from $0 to $3.75M+ in three years building AR/VR solutions for aviation maintenance. I managed 4 direct and 20 indirect reports across software, hardware, testing, and UX teams.My founder journey included leading an IoT hardware company that raised venture capital and won the Great Britain Tech Awards. At Techstars, my group created an Ecosystem Development program that opened new markets by combining SaaS, automation, and local talent.I\'ve launched products across 12+ industries, helped founders raise tens of millions, and mentored 100+ early-stage leaders, making over 1600 targeted introductions. Daily, I build things that solve painful problems and teach others how to do it to. I use Cursor for prototyping, Loom for knowledge sharing, and build AI-enhanced workflows that automate mundane tasks so that people can focus on higher value work.In 2009, I turned a JetBlue all-you-can-fly pass into a viral marketing campaign generating 150M media impressions across ABC World News, AP, and international media.Off the clock, I coach Jiu Jitsu in Austin 🥋🟪, teach my kids about fractals and philosophy, create art with diffusion models, and mentor startup founders. I hope to lift others by sharing wisdom learned painfully over my exciting career.Keywords: Gen AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, Automation, Process Optimization, Product Strategy, Technical PM, Systems Thinking, AI + Ops, Growth, No-Code

Experience

1. Board Member (Founder)

   Bootsector

   Dec 2020 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   BootSector’s mission is to empower, educate, and support the next generation of local entrepreneurs and startup leaders.

Education

• University at Buffalo

  Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, High Technology Manufacturing

  2014 — 2014

• Conferences

  Augmented Reality, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, National Defense

  2011 — 2014

• University at Buffalo

  B.S., Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Augmented Reality
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Cat Herding
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Start-Ups
• Creative Direction
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Storytelling
• Business Development
• Javascript
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Photoshop
• Strategy
• Email Marketing
• Blogging
• Photography
• Wearables