Ford Blakely

Ford Blakely serves as the Executive Chairman of Amaze Insights, which specializes in hospitality reporting to enhance business decisions and revenue optimization. As an Operating Partner at Ankona Capital, Ford contributes to growth-stage investments in B2B software companies. Ford's board membership includes significant roles at Spanx, PEAR Health Labs, and Occuspace, as well as a position as Entrepreneur in Residence at Techstars. Previously, Ford held the role of SVP & General Manager at Medallia, a leader in Experience Management, and founded Zingle, a mobile text communication platform that was acquired by Medallia. Ford's early career included work as a Senior Managing Consultant at LECG. Ford holds a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Furman University.