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Eric Lefkofsky

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedJun 28, 2026

Eric Lefkofsky

Eric Lefkofsky

Co-Founder, Echo Global Logistics

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Eric Lefkofsky's Career

Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics

Chicago, IL, US

Co-Founder

Lightbank

Chicago, IL, US

Co-Founder

Groupon

Chicago, IL, US

Founder

Zest Health

Chicago, IL, US

Co-Founder

Tempus

Chicago, IL, US

Founder

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Eric Lefkofsky's Career

Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics

Public$400.6M3k2004Chicago, IL, US

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Doug WaggonerCEO

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