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Andy Ruben

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Cofounder & CEO at Clarity Systems
📍 Burlingame, California, United States

Andy Ruben is a visionary and innovative leader with 30 years of experience in retail and eCommerce. As CEO of Clarity and founder of Trove, he pioneers AI-driven commerce and circular economy solutions. He was notably Walmarts first Chief Sustainability Officer and is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. People who have worked with him often describe him as visionary, inspirational, and dynamic.

Outside of his professional roles, Andy is a dedicated family man, residing in the Bay Area with his wife and two children. He has a passion for adventure and the outdoors, demonstrated by a significant backpacking journey he undertook in his earlier years.

Unique Fact: Before his extensive career in retail, Andy backpacked from the southern tip of Chile all the way to Alaska.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Cofounder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Burlingame, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Andy shows up

Charismatic
Persuasive
Values Relationships

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They like to keep things under control. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Priorities

Topics Andy cares about

Circular Economy
He founded Trove, the leading platform for branded resale, and has pioneered circular business models for major brands like Patagonia, lululemon, and Levi's.
Retail Innovation
His career focuses on transformative retail, from launching Walmart's first grocery delivery to now using AI at Clarity to solve retail returns fraud.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Cofounder & CEO
Clarity Systems
6-2025
Board Director
Goodwill Industries International
8-2024
Sr. Advisor
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
5-2022 - 1-2026
Founder & Board Chair
Trove
11-2020
Lead Independent Board Director
Zevia
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Media appearances

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Education
1994 - 1996
MBA
Washington University in St. Louis
1991 - 1996
BSCE
Washington University in St. Louis
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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