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Philip Soran
Chairman at
SPS COMMERCE, INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 31/01/2026
Profile
Philip E.
Soran was the founder of Axellio Inc. (1995), serving as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director; Compellent Technologies, Inc. (2002), serving as President & Chief Executive Officer; and Flipgrid Inc. (2014), serving as Executive Chairman.
Current jobs include Chairman at SPS Commerce, Inc. (2024), Director at Origina Ltd. (2022), Director at Great Mn Schools, Lead Independent Director at Piper Sandler Cos.
(2018), Director at Claros Technologies, Inc., Trustee at the University of St. Thomas (2017), and Trustee at the University of Minnesota Foundation (2014).
Former jobs include Independent Director at Hutchinson Technology, Inc. (2011-2016), Director at Stellent, Inc. (2003-2006), Lead Independent Director at Piper Jaffray Cos., Director at Fortra LLC (2002-2018), Director at Spineology, Inc. (2018-2024), Director at Foodsby, Inc. (2017-2024), Executive Vice President at Prodea Software Corp (1993-1995), Venture Partner at Rally Ventures Management LLC, and President at Dell Compellent (2011-2012).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | 19,330 ( 0.11% ) | 7 M $ | 31/01/2026 | |
SPS COMMERCE, INC. 0.06% | 18/11/2025 | 22,177 ( 0.06% ) | 2 M $ | 31/01/2026 |
Philip Soran active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SPS COMMERCE, INC. | Chairman | 16/05/2024 |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2013 |
Claros Technologies, Inc.
 Claros Technologies, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures closed-loop solution that permanently destroys PFAS | Director/Board Member | - |
Great Mn Schools
 Great Mn Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Minnesota Foundation
 University of Minnesota Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2017 |
Origina Ltd.
 Origina Ltd. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Provides hardware maintenance services | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2022 |
Former positions of Philip Soran
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Foodsby, Inc.
 Foodsby, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online platform that enables restaurants to deliver food or lunch to offices | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2024 |
Spineology, Inc.
 Spineology, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops instruments, implants and methods for minimally invasive spinal surgery | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2024 |
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Training of Philip Soran
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Private companies
Connections
62
1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
 Hutchinson Technology, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures micro actuation components and systems | Electronic Technology |
Stellent, Inc.
 Stellent, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops content management software solutions | Technology Services |
Axellio Inc.
 Axellio Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Develops data storage solutions | Electronic Technology |
Spineology, Inc.
Spineology, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops instruments, implants and methods for minimally invasive spinal surgery | Health Technology |
Piper Jaffray Cos.
 Piper Jaffray Cos. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides broker and investment banking services | Finance |
SPS Commerce, Inc.
 SPS Commerce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud-based supply chain management solutions | Technology Services |
Prodea Software Corp
 Prodea Software Corp Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops application software | Technology Services |
University of Northern Colorado
 University of Northern Colorado Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Compellent Technologies, Inc.
 Compellent Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides network storage solutions | Technology Services |
University of St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fortra LLC
 Fortra LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI cybersecurity software | Technology Services |
University of Minnesota Foundation
University of Minnesota Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Rally Ventures Management LLC
 Rally Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rally Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of AI pure play, cybersecurity and SaaS sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Foodsby, Inc.
Foodsby, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online platform that enables restaurants to deliver food or lunch to offices | Technology Services |
Flipgrid Inc.
 Flipgrid Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Operates a video discussion platform | Commercial Services |
Origina Ltd.
Origina Ltd. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Provides hardware maintenance services | Consumer Durables |
Great Mn Schools
Great Mn Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Piper Sandler Cos.
 Piper Sandler Cos. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and financial services | Finance |
Claros Technologies, Inc.
Claros Technologies, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures closed-loop solution that permanently destroys PFAS | Process Industries |
Dell Compellent |
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