Cory Clarke

With an undergraduate degree in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology and graduate degree from Columbia University, Cory has pursued a career bridging technology and design fields. Upon completing his studies in 1997, he worked for an internet startup, rising to Vice President of Technology and managing development for a network of sites reaching millions of users. Cory leveraged this digital experience to start his own consultancy developing software and digital projects with artists and architects. In parallel, he maintained teaching and research positions at Columbia University and the Pratt Institute. His work consulting, as well as his academic research, generated several patents in software and building design. In 2006, Cory merged his consulting business with Dean and Adam to form Tender. Today, Cory continues to steer technology innovation at Tender Creative and oversees Tender's growth through new products and partnerships