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Erik Severinghaus

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Co-Founder | Co-CEO at Bloomfilter, Inc
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Erik Severinghaus is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Bloomfilter, Inc., an AI-driven platform that enhances software development. He has founded, built, and sold companies valued at over $600 million. People often describe him as a driven, savvy, and passionate leader.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, Erik is an avid mountaineer who summited Mt. Everest in 2018. He is also an author and Inc. Magazine columnist, writing on the topic of mental resilience for entrepreneurs, and he engages in philanthropic efforts with organizations like the Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center.

Unique Fact: He compares the difficulty of entrepreneurship to climbing Mt. Everest, stating that founding a business was the hardest thing he has ever done.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder | Co-CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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AI in Software Development
His current company, Bloomfilter, uses AI and process mining to provide visibility and improve efficiency in the software development lifecycle.
Entrepreneurial Resilience
He authored the book "Scale Your Everest" and writes an Inc. Magazine column on developing the mental fortitude required to succeed as an entrepreneur.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Co-Founder | Co-CEO
Bloomfilter, Inc
1-2021 - 3-2022
Executive Vice President Strategy & Business Development
Conexiom
6-2020
Leadership Circle
Founders First System
3-2020
Columnist
Inc. Magazine
9-2018 - 1-2021
VP, Systems Integrators & Global Partner Solutions
DocuSign
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Education
2010 - 2012
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2002 - 2004
BS
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
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