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David JohnsonunlockedClark: together at Vanderbilt University (1984–1987)
×9Clark: together at KPMG Consulting / BearingPoint Germany
Clark: together at Vanderbilt University
Clark: together at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
About
Clark Parsons is CEO of the European Startup Network, an umbrella organization of nearly 40 startup associations, a position he has held since January 2024. Since 2016 he has led an independent think-tank focused on Europe's innovation economy and defense capabilities, and he also serves as a Partner at a digital consultancy and as an advisor to a pan-European VC fund. A former journalist in the United States, he moved to Germany 28 years ago and previously led a global business school, and he works as Jury Secretary for the AUREA Award and lectures at universities including Humboldt University and the Thunderbird School of Management.
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Experience
- United FoundersPartnercurrent2025 — presentBerlin, Germany
- European Startup NetworkCEOcurrent2024 — presentBrussels Metropolitan Area
- Innovate Europe Foundation (IE.F)Managing Directorcurrent2016 — presentBerlin Metropolitan Area
- iconomyPartnercurrent2017 — presentBerlin, Germany
- ESNA - Europe Startup Nations AllianceAdvisory Board Membercurrent2023 — presentBerlin, Germany
- holorideAdvisory Board Member2021 — 2025Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Strategic Minds Company GmbHSenior Consultant2015 — 2023Berlin Metropolitan Area
- Berlin School of Creative LeadershipDirector of Corporate Development2014 — 2015Berlin Metropolitan Area
- Berlin School of Creative LeadershipManaging Director2008 — 2014Berlin Metropolitan Area
- Vortel GmbHManaging Director & Co-Founder2005 — 2008Berlin Metropolitan Area
- One2ConnectRegional Vice President - Country Manager Germany2003 — 2005Berlin Metropolitan Area
- Bearing Point GermanyDirector, Business Development Knowledge Center2002 — 2003
- KPMG Consulting / BearingPoint GermanySenior Consultant2001 — 2002
- DestoFounder and CEO2000 — 2001
- The Einstein ChannelCountry Manager, Germany2000
- The Industrial Investment Council of the New German StatesMedia Project Manager1998 — 2000
- Nashville Life MagazineEditor in Chief1995 — 1997Nashville Metropolitan Area
- The TennesseanStaff Writer1994 — 1995
- Nashville SceneStaff Writer1992 — 1994
- Nashville Scene/Village Voice MediaStaff Writer1991 — 1993
- The Nashville BannerStaff Writer1988 — 1989
Skills & more
Nonprofit Organizations1Governmental AffairsInternational BusinessEntrepreneurship64Public Speaking25Writing4Publishing14Editing29Higher Education14International Sales5Market Entry5Marketing Strategy31
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Social MediaPublic RelationsJournalismStart-upsMarketingDigital MarketingAdvertisingTelevisionManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategyLanguages German
- German C1 Certifcate — Goethe-Institut e.V.
From Clark's professional profile.
Colleagues at United Founders
Dr. Janina Zippel
Senior Scientist R&D Startup Scouting at Beiersdorf Innovation Fund
Dušan Zábrodský
General Partner at Rockaway Ventures
Honza Široký
CTO at United Founders
Ivan Kristel
Investor at Czech Founders VC
Jan Gabriel
CFO at United Founders
Jirina Dunkova
Investor at Czech Founders VC
Jiřina Stirling
Operations Manager at United Founders
Kelsey Weaver
Partner at Castle Creek Launchpad
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Clark Parsons?
- Clark Parsons is CEO of the European Startup Network, an umbrella organization of nearly 40 startup associations, a position he has held since January 2024. Since 2016 he has led an independent think-tank focused on Europe's innovation economy and defense capabilities, and he also serves as a Partner at a digital consultancy and as an advisor to a pan-European VC fund. A former journalist in the United States, he moved to Germany 28 years ago and previously led a global business school, and he works as Jury Secretary for the AUREA Award and lectures at universities including Humboldt University and the Thunderbird School of Management.
- Where does Clark Parsons work?
- Clark Parsons is Managing Partner at United Founders.
- Where did Clark Parsons go to school?
- Clark Parsons studied at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism (M.S., Journalism); Vanderbilt University (B.A., English).
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Also attended Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism18
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Also attended Vanderbilt University351
Jacob JofeInvestor at Index VenturesRoss Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainDavid JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaTom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSabina SmithPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersPayton DobbsOperating Partner at Hoxton Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at European Startup Network2
Also worked at Berlin School of Creative Leadership1
Also worked at KPMG Consulting / BearingPoint Germany478
Jeffrey PaineFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesJonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesMarco FumagalliBoard Member at P101 VenturesJimmy ChartersChief Financial Officer at GreycroftRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTech
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