Spenser Skates is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Amplitude, Inc. Class A, a leading digital analytics platform that helps businesses understand and improve their user experience. Skates co-founded Amplitude in 2012 with Curtis Liu, driven by a vision to empower companies to make data-driven decisions that enhance customer engagement and drive growth. Prior to founding Amplitude, Skates worked at tech giants such as Google and Microsoft, where he gained valuable experience in software development and product management. Under Skates' leadership, Amplitude has grown from a startup to a publicly-traded company, going public in September 2021. His strategic vision and focus on innovation have been instrumental in positioning Amplitude as a leader in the digital analytics space. Skates has successfully guided the company through multiple rounds of funding, securing investments from prominent venture capital firms such as Benchmark and Sequoia Capital. As CEO, Skates is responsible for setting the overall direction of the company, overseeing product development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centricity. Skates' achievements extend beyond his role at Amplitude. He is a recognized thought leader in the tech industry, frequently speaking at conferences and contributing to discussions on topics such as data analytics, product management, and company culture. Skates holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University, where he graduated with honors. His passion for technology and commitment to empowering businesses through data insights continue to drive Amplitude's success and impact on the digital landscape.