- Clark, the former Amazon operations chief, has officially moved Auger's headquarters to Dallas, Texas, while maintaining a significant engineering office in Bellevue.
- Auger has expanded its engineering office in Bellevue to 115 employees and plans to grow that office by 20% to 30% over the next couple of years.
- Clark cautioned Seattle that it's not preordained that large companies will remain in the area, highlighting concerns about the region's business climate.
- Auger was founded in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington, and has successfully raised $150 million in funding, including a round led by Eclipse in July.
- Auger's software integrates AI to automate supply chain processes, serving clients like Meta, Fanatics, and Kimberly-Clark.
- Clark emphasized that the move to Dallas is driven by talent and family considerations rather than tax incentives.
- Auger has signed two major contracts recently, celebrating the achievement with a bell-ringing ceremony in both offices.
Auger, a supply chain technology startup founded by former Amazon operations chief Clark, has moved its headquarters to Dallas while retaining a significant engineering office in Bellevue. The company, which has raised $150 million, aims to tap into the local talent pool and better serve its corporate clients across the country.123467
Clark emphasized that the relocation is driven by family and talent, not taxes, stating, "It's not preordained that these big companies stay in town." He expressed concerns about an anti-business sentiment in Seattle, which could jeopardize the region's attractiveness to major firms. He noted, "If you’re in that position, I think you’re right to be worried."
Despite the move, Auger plans to expand its Bellevue office by 20% to 30% over the next couple of years, housing engineers and supply chain data scientists. The new Dallas HQ, located in One Galleria Tower, is strategically positioned for business operations, with plans to hire an additional 20 to 30 employees by mid-next year.
Clark's remarks reflect a growing concern among business leaders about the future of Seattle's corporate landscape, especially in light of recent tax policies and local sentiments. He urged Seattle to leverage its strengths to remain competitive, stating, "The Pacific Northwest has enormous resources to compete globally."
“Auger, founded in 2024, has raised $150 million and counts Meta, Fanatics, and Kimberly-Clark as customers. Clark, who spent 23 years at Amazon, said the move is about talent and family, not taxes, and he expects the Bellevue office to grow 20% to 30% over the next year or two.”
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