Mike Clapson
About Mike Clapson
Mike Clapson serves as the VP of Sales at Ashby and has extensive experience in sales leadership roles, including positions at Slack and strongDM. He is passionate about disruptive technologies that improve workplace experiences and has a strong background in scaling revenue and building sales teams.
Current Role at Ashby
Mike Clapson serves as the Vice President of Sales at Ashby, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and fostering relationships with clients. He has played a significant role in collaborating with team members to secure Ashby's largest customer to date. His efforts also include streamlining and automating processes for account executives, enhancing operational efficiency within the sales team.
Previous Experience at Slack
Prior to his current role, Mike Clapson held multiple positions at Slack. He served as Sales Director for Enterprise West from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to scaling the company's annual recurring revenue from $8 million to over $800 million. He also worked as Head of Enterprise Sales for Canada and Higher Education in 2020, and as Head of Sales & Customer Success for the APAC region from 2016 to 2017. His diverse roles at Slack involved significant responsibilities in sales leadership and strategy.
Professional Background
Mike Clapson has a diverse professional background in sales and account management. He worked at strongDM as VP of Sales for six months in 2021 and held positions at Mobify, A Salesforce Company, including Sr. Account Executive and Manager of Global Alliances & Channel Sales. Additionally, he worked at SAP as an Account Executive. His career spans various roles that emphasize sales growth and customer success across different regions.
Education and Expertise
Mike Clapson holds a Certificate in Strategic Management from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering with a Minor in Commerce from The University of British Columbia. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in management and technical skills, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise lies in disruptive technologies that enhance workplace experiences and relationships, alongside a focus on alignment and culture building for hyper-growth.
Current Role at GTMfund
In addition to his responsibilities at Ashby, Mike Clapson has been a Limited Partner at GTMfund since 2022. In this capacity, he engages with emerging companies, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and technology to support their growth. His role at GTMfund complements his focus on innovative solutions and disruptive technologies within the workplace.