Clarke McKinnon

Clarke McKinnon is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, serving as the Founder and CEO of Pletta since January 2025. McKinnon has a diverse background as an advisor to Halfdays and a co-founder of The.com, with previous experience at On Deck as a member. Between 2012 and 2019, McKinnon co-founded afj.co, aiding numerous startups and small businesses in launching and expanding their products. Additional ventures include co-founding Disco—a Craigslist alternative for college campuses—and founding IntroBuddy and the Candidates App. McKinnon's educational background includes a degree in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, along with a minor in Economics from Syracuse University.