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Payson Johnston
AddedMar 31, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Payson Johnston

Payson Johnston

Co-Founder, AiMarket

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Payson Johnston's Career

AiMarket
AiMarket

Santa Clara, CA, US

Co-Founder
Crowdz
Crowdz

Campbell, CA, US

Co-Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management

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Payson Johnston's Career

AiMarket
AiMarket
Angel$425k22014Santa Clara, CA, US
Co-Founder

Leadership at AiMarket

John DurhamJohn DurhamCEO
Pat FreyPat FreyCo-Founder

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Mrkt: An intuitive marketplace enabling influencers to monetize their images.

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Connecting professionals in a marketplace for instant knowledge-sharing and guidance.

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BargibleBargibleCulver City, CA, USDeals, Marketplaceest. 2015BargibleCulver City, CA, US · est. 2015

Data-driven marketplace offering fun discovery of top product deals!

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FlyPeeps: Your AI-powered social shopping platform for personalized brand exploration and exclusive deals.

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Crowdz
Crowdz
Series B$28.5M522014Campbell, CA, US
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Leadership at Crowdz

Sonali VijayavargiyaSonali VijayavargiyaBoard Member
Kevin HopkinsKevin HopkinsCo-Founder
Steven LeeSteven LeeBoard Member
Chris AdelsbachChris AdelsbachBoard Member
Severo D'SouzaSevero D'SouzaCo-Founder

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