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Clarence Bethea

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Founder & Executive Chairman at Upsie

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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About

Clarence Bethea is the founder and former CEO of Upsie, a venture-backed insurtech company he built into an eight-figure business and led through its acquisition, raising more than $30 million in venture capital during his tenure. He subsequently worked at a venture capital firm with over $4.5 billion in assets under management. He is currently Managing Partner at What VCs Won't Say, where he advises founders on fundraising strategy, and also works as an executive coach, angel investor, and speaker.

Founder & Executive Chairman at Upsie

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Upsie's investors · 7

Backstage CapitalLos Angeles · $50K checks · since 2018Bread And Butter Ventures, LlcMinneapolis · $100K – $250K checks · since 2018Geodesic CapitalFoster City · since 2021M25Chicago · $500K – $3M checks · since 2018Matchstick VenturesMinneapolis · $500K – $1.5M checks · since 2018TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks · since 2018True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checks · since 2018

Experience

  1. What VCs Won't SayManaging Partnercurrent2026 — presentUnited States
  2. True VenturesInvestor/Executive in Residence2023 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
  3. Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationBoard Member2020 — 2024Minnesota, United States
  4. Upsie (Acquired by Akko)Founder & Executive Chairman2022 — 2023St Paul, Minnesota, United States
  5. Upsie (Acquired by Akko)Founder & CEO2012 — 2022Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
  6. BETABoard Member2020 — 2023Minnesota, United States
  7. True VenturesVenture Scout2021 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  8. 2nd Chance Staffing LLC.CEO2009 — 2013Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
  9. 43 Hoops IncSales Manager2007 — 2009Hopkins, MN
  10. GravelickTrucking Operator2005 — 2007Eagan, MN

Skills & more

Leadership Development47Coaching70Entrepreneurship19Business Development17Career Counseling2Community Outreach6Customer Service45Event Planning8Fundraising11Networking4New Business Development13Non-profits1
+12 moreOrganizational DevelopmentProgram ManagementRecruitingResearchResume WritingSalesSocial MediaStaff DevelopmentPublic SpeakingLeadershipManagementStrategic Planning

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Clarence Bethea?
Clarence Bethea is the founder and former CEO of Upsie, a venture-backed insurtech company he built into an eight-figure business and led through its acquisition, raising more than $30 million in venture capital during his tenure. He subsequently worked at a venture capital firm with over $4.5 billion in assets under management. He is currently Managing Partner at What VCs Won't Say, where he advises founders on fundraising strategy, and also works as an executive coach, angel investor, and speaker.
Where does Clarence Bethea work?
Clarence Bethea is Founder & Executive Chairman of Upsie.
What companies did Clarence Bethea found?
Clarence Bethea founded Upsie.
Where did Clarence Bethea go to school?
Clarence Bethea studied at Bemidji State University (Secondary Education); Cowley College.

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