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Stephen Wietrecki

Founder of Heuristic Commerce

Boston, Massachusetts

Overview 

Stephen Wietrecki is a seasoned professional with a track record of success in executive management and business strategy, currently serving as a Board Member, Investor, Advisor, and Host of "The GAS line" Podcast. His career highlights include founding Heuristic Commerce, serving as Managing Partner at Perkins Cove Partners, and advising companies like Klaviyo and Sendoso. Wietrecki's extensive experience in corporate development, strategic partnerships, and venture capital, coupled with his successful investments in companies like Heuristic Commerce, showcases his expertise in fostering growth and innovation within the tech industry.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder and CEO

    2023 - Current

  • Board Member

    2022

Impactful CRO for Ecommerce

Raised $5,078,500.00 from Perkins Cove Partner, Steve Wietrecki, Exuberance Capital, Alexander Thamm, Ohad Hecht and Praxis.

  • Managing Partner

    2022

Perkins Cove Partner is a venture capital investment firm.

  • Advisor

    2021

  • Chief Revenue Officer

    2017 - 2021

    Responsible for leading Marketing, Sales, Partnerships/Channel, Finance and Business Intelligence. Over the 3.5 years in the role: - 10x increase in recurring revenue - 4K to >60K increase in paying customers - Increased valuation from low double digits millions to >$4.15 billion - Maintained profitability - Built best-in-class partner program - Very low team attrition

Klaviyo is an automation and email platform designed to help grow businesses.

Raised $778,500,000.00 from Employee Stock Option Fund and Irving Investors.

  • Advisor

    2021

Sendoso helps companies connect and drive revenue with personalized gifts, eGifts, virtual experiences, and more.

Raised $152,700,000.00 from Storm Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Struck Capital, FJ Labs, Prologis Ventures, Hack VC, Signia Venture Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund, Craft Ventures and Felicis.

  • Investor

    2021

Stage 2 Capital is a go-to-market venture capital fund that primarily invests in early-stage B2B software companies.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2023 - 2024

  • Board Member

    2022 - 2024

  • Managing Director

    2010 - 2022

    Engaged with various high-tech companies on strategic finance and operational related projects such as, business planning/modeling, fundraising strategy/execution, performance measurement or various execution related challenges. Current and Former Clients include: ClassPass (Mar 2015 - Mar 2017) Rocana (Oct 2014 - Feb 2016) Bebaio (May 2015 - Mar 2016) Daily Grommet (Aug 2011 - Aug 2012) Backupify (Apr 2010 - Sept 2013) Twin Technologies (May 2010 - Present) Bit9 (Feb 2008 - Nov 2008) Demandware (Mar 2008 - Oct 2008) Xtranormal (Mar 2008 - Sept 2008) Reflexis Systems (Mar 20016 - Jun 2006)

  • Advisor

    2016 - 2022

  • Interim COO

    2015 - 2016

ClassPass is an application that offers training for fitness, wellness, home workouts, in-studio classes, and digital classes.

Raised $549,243,000.00 from Temasek Holdings, Apax Digital, L Catterton and True Capital Management.

  • Advisor

    2010 - 2022

    Engaged with the CEO and executive staff to guide and drive the Company's growth. Worked closely with the staff to identify the strategic opportunities available to Company. Enhanced the reporting and measurement systems to better align the organization for the growth they are experiencing. Advised Founder/CEO on strategic and operational matters.

Twin Technologies is a human first digital consultancy, a team of passionate practitioners who partner with companies .

  • Advisor

    2016 - 2021

GridUnity is a platform-as-a-service providing firm that offers services for machine learning, cloud computing and application.

Raised $49,500,000.00 from GRIP Program.

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