Overview
Name: Shawn Vo
Current Position: President & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Company: Denim
Professional Background
- Education: Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Entrepreneurship & Economics from the University of Virginia. Additionally, Shawn holds certifications in Machine Learning from the University of Washington and Advanced Cybersecurity from Stanford.
- Experience: Shawn has a rich background in financial technology, having built software for fast-growing startups and consulting for 20 of the largest banks. His early interest in technology began by building computers and websites from a young age.
- Previous Role: CTO of Axle Payments before it rebranded as Denim.
- LinkedIn Profile: [Shawn Vo - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnvo)
Company Overview: Denim
Denim is a financial enablement platform focused on automating and financing operations for freight brokers. Denim’s technology simplifies financing operations and provides working capital management solutions, significantly reducing daily manual tasks for freight brokers.
Key Offerings:
- Automation: Denim automates invoicing, collections, and payments.
- AI-Driven Audit Solutions: Recently introduced Denim Audit uses AI to ensure accurate invoicing and optimize document processing.
- Remote-first Company: Denim operates with a remote-first work culture and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In.
Notable Achievements and Contributions
- Series B Funding: Under Shawn’s technical leadership, Denim achieved an 850% volume growth and secured $126 million in Series B funding.
- Innovative Solutions: Spearheaded the development of Denim's proprietary technology that automates and modernizes traditional freight broker processes.
- Forbes Technology Council: Shawn was accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for leading tech executives.
- Podcast Features: Has been featured in multiple industry podcasts, discussing Denim’s role in improving the freight industry through technology. Notably, in the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, Neil C. Hughes highlights Denim’s digital integrations and future growth plans.
- Angel Investing: Actively involved in angel investing within fintech and developer tools.
Media and Industry Engagement
1. Podcasts and Interviews:
- The Tech Talks Daily Podcast: Discusses Denim’s technology advancements and Shawn’s personal journey.
- The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Covers the Denim story, detailing the company’s journey and solutions for freight brokers.
2. Articles and Blogs:
- Featured in industry blogs highlighting Denim’s strategic partnerships and innovative technology solutions.
Technical Contributions and Projects
- GitHub Profile: Shawn is active on [GitHub](https://github.com/voshawn) with 28 repositories, contributing to projects ranging from Chrome extensions to Amazon product scraping tools.
- Projects:
- Automatic Broadway Lottery Application: A Chrome extension for Broadway lotteries.
- Slack Status Updater: Automates Slack status updates based on WiFi network.
- Amazon Scraper: Python-based scraper for optimizing dropshipping products on Amazon.
Future Plans and Vision
Shawn Vo is committed to furthering Denim’s growth by enhancing its digital transformation capabilities for freight brokers. His vision includes developing more resilient supply chains and eliminating traditional paper checks. Shawn remains dedicated to addressing customer pain points and expanding Denim’s technological impact on the logistics industry.
For more information, visit Shawn's [LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnvo) or explore Denim's offerings at [Denim's website](https://www.denim.com).
