John Wade

Don’t sleep on the legend that is John Wade, dude’s the real deal in the startup game. So, he jumped into the scene with Preclusio, a crazy smart company that’s all about automating data privacy compliance. Think about how messy data rules are these days, GDPR, CCPA, all that BS, and Preclusio’s trying to make that shit simple for companies. Launched in March 2019, they’re basically the guys who want to solve the privacy headache that’s only gonna get worse.

John’s not just some random founder. He’s part of YC’s S19 batch, that’s the Summer 2019 class, which is basically like the MVP of startups. That alone tells you he’s got the hustle and the smarts. And get this, he started Preclusio with his wife, Heather, who’s a total badass herself, having led engineering teams at Tune and Whitepages. These two are a power couple in the tech world, combining startup grit with serious engineering chops.

Before all this, John’s been around the block. He’s been a Senior Product Manager, a Digital Producer, and a Co-Founder before jumping into Preclusio. So, he’s got the full spectrum, understands what it takes to build, manage, and scale tech. He’s a UT Austin alum, which is kind of a badge of honor, shows he’s got that Midwestern grit but with a tech edge.

What does all this say about him? Honestly, the guy’s motivated by solving real problems, not just chasing shiny objects. He saw a huge gap in how companies deal with privacy laws and jumped in. He’s about building tools that actually make a difference, not just riding trends. His process from product roles to co-founding a YC startup with his wife? That’s about passion, grit, and a deep belief in making tech work for people.

Bottom line, John Wade is one of those entrepreneurs who’s not just in it for the fame. He’s in it to solve massive issues, to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and to do it with a partner who’s equally driven. The kind of guy who’s gonna be leading the next wave of privacy tech, no cap.