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Ed Cluss
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedMay 31, 2026
Ed Cluss

Ed Cluss

Board Member, ApplePie Capital

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Ed Cluss's Career

ApplePie Capital
ApplePie Capital

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board
Pepperdata
Pepperdata

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Board Member· Board
Pensa Systems
Pensa Systems

Austin, TX, US

Board Member· Board
Fortem Technologies
Fortem Technologies

Pleasant Grove, UT, US

Board Member· Board
Nativo
Nativo

El Segundo, CA, US

Board Member· Board

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Ed Cluss's Career

ApplePie Capital
ApplePie Capital
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Matthew Le MerleMatthew Le MerleBoard Member
Abby AdlermanAbby AdlermanBoard Member
Stephen PelletierStephen PelletierCo-Founder
Zaw ThetZaw ThetBoard Member
Denise ThomasDenise ThomasBoard Member

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