Piers Wells

About Piers Wells

I build and scale technology-driven businesses that solve complex problems and deliver significant growth. My passion is to leverage Industry 4.0- AI-IoT-SaaS enabled solutions to transform industries and create a better future. A few career highlights-Developed Honeywell\'s external digital transformation strategy and led multi-billion dollar AI-IIoT-SaaS business to double-digit revenue growth and secured M&A and venture capital investments-Grew Arundo Analytics\' revenue by 300% and secured strategic partnerships with Fortune 50 companies-Co-founded Digital H2O, an AI-driven software company, and led it to a 115% IRR exit-Executed 7 VC funded minority transactions-Proven expertise in building high-performing teams, developing strategic partnerships, driving commercial excellence to and deliver impactful results.

Experience

1. Venture Partner

   Earth Foundry

   Feb 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL

   As the software-AI technology executive in residence at Earth Foundry, I evaluate venture opportunities, conduct due diligence, and provide hands-on strategic advisory to portfolio companies. I leverage extensive experience in building, scaling, and exiting startups and growth-stage companies across industrial software, digital technology, AI, SaaS, and IIoT (Industry 4.0). Key highlights include:• Led investment in a physics-focused Gen-AI startup spun out from a globally elite institution.• Led investment in a computer vision and blockchain-based AI company specializing in physical equipment-electronics verification and authentication.

Education

• Columbia Business School

  MBA

• Cornell University

  BA

• The George Washington University

  MA