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Carl Bass
Director/Board Member at
PLANET LABS PBC
Net worth: 20 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Carl Bass is a businessperson who founded Ithaca Software and who has been the head of 5 different companies. Presently, Mr. Bass is Chairman for Velo3D, Inc., Chairman of Ouster, Inc. and Executive Chairman at Zoox, Inc. He is also on the board of 12 other companies. In the past Carl Bass occupied the position of Director at Autodesk, Inc. and President & Chief Executive Officer of Buzzsaw.com, Inc. (a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.) and Advisor at Impact Venture, Inc. He received an undergraduate degree from Cornell University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | 397,186 ( 0.12% ) | 20 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
VELO3D, INC. 0.02% | 2024-12-30 | 4,070 ( 0.02% ) | 97 721 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Carl Bass active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PLANET LABS PBC | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-06 |
Toric Labs, Inc.
 Toric Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software platform for transforming data and insights are creation | Director/Board Member | - |
nTopology, Inc.
 nTopology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops CAD engineering design software for manufacturing and automation industry | Director/Board Member | 2019-07-11 |
Velo3D US, Inc.
 Velo3D US, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures metal laser sintering printing machines for 3D printing | Chairman | - |
California College of the Arts
 California College of the Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum center | Director/Board Member | - |
Art Center College of Design
 Art Center College of Design Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Carl Bass
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Formlabs, Inc.
 Formlabs, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops 3D printing technology | Director/Board Member | 2026-02-16 |
| VELO3D, INC. | Chairman | 2024-12-23 |
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Training of Carl Bass
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
70
1st degree connections
31
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 31 |
|---|---|
Autodesk, Inc.
 Autodesk, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs and develops multimedia software products | Technology Services |
HP, Inc.
 HP, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a technology company that sells laptops, pc desktops, printers and accessories through online | Technology Services |
Serena Software, Inc.
 Serena Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides application lifecycle management software platform for the enterprises | Technology Services |
Moldflow Corp.
 Moldflow Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops software that enhances the design and manufacture of injection-molded plastics | Technology Services |
Intel Security Group
 Intel Security Group Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops anti-virus software | Technology Services |
iRise
 iRise Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops application software | Technology Services |
Box, Inc.
 Box, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops cloud content management platform | Technology Services |
Formlabs, Inc.
Formlabs, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops 3D printing technology | Producer Manufacturing |
Rocky Mountain Institute
 Rocky Mountain Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not for profit organization that helps in accelerating clean energy transition | Commercial Services |
Impact Venture, Inc.
 Impact Venture, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Impact Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the information technology sector. It participates in early-stage transactions. | Finance |
Aveva Group Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Aveva Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides engineering, data management, AI and cloud services | Technology Services |
Buzzsaw.com, Inc.
 Buzzsaw.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides construction-related services and content via the Internet | Technology Services |
Planet Labs, Inc.
 Planet Labs, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates earth-imaging satellites | Industrial Services |
California College of the Arts
California College of the Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Art Center College of Design
Art Center College of Design Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
E2open LLC
 E2open LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based supply chain platform | Technology Services |
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum center | Consumer Services |
Zendesk, Inc.
 Zendesk, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-powered software platform for personal customer, employee experiences, messaging and ticketing solutions | Technology Services |
Velo3D US, Inc.
Velo3D US, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures metal laser sintering printing machines for 3D printing | Producer Manufacturing |
Zoox, Inc.
 Zoox, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops autonomous vehicles that provides mobility as-a-service | Technology Services |
nTopology, Inc.
nTopology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops CAD engineering design software for manufacturing and automation industry | Technology Services |
Built Robotics, Inc.
 Built Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Builds robots | Producer Manufacturing |
Ithaca Software
 Ithaca Software Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops prepackaged software | Technology Services |
Bright Machines, Inc.
 Bright Machines, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software for manufacturing industries | Technology Services |
Arris Composites, Inc.
 Arris Composites, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in development of 3D printing and manufacturing technologies | Industrial Services |
Toric Labs, Inc.
Toric Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software platform for transforming data and insights are creation | Technology Services |
Agile Growth Corp.
 Agile Growth Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Ouster, Inc.
 Ouster, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures digital lidar sensors | Electronic Technology |
Velo3D, Inc.
 Velo3D, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures metal laser sintering printing machines for 3D printing | Producer Manufacturing |
Planet Labs PBC
 Planet Labs PBC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs, builds and operates the earth observation fleet of imaging satellites | Technology Services |
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