David Stamm

David Stamm is an American poker player currently residing in Granite Bay, CA. He was the CEO and founder of Clarify, one of the first CRM companies. His total live earnings amount to $2,242,202. The pinnacle of his career was on June 9th, 2024, during the 55th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2024 in Las Vegas, United States, where he finished 4th in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller – 8-Handed (Bracelet Event #26), earning $529,833.

David Stamm: Entrepreneurial Ventures

He co-founded Clarify Inc. in 1990, which later became the first public company in what is now known as CRM, following its acquisition by Nortel Inc. in 2000. David held various Board of Director positions at technology firms and advised several venture capital funds. Before Clarify, he co-founded Daisy Systems Corporation in 1980, specializing in computer-aided engineering hardware and software. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a patent on single-chip microprocessor technology.

David Stamm: Aviation Enthusiast and Pilot

When he was 13, his dad took him to a local airport, and from that first flight, he was hooked. He got his pilot’s license when he turned 21 and now has over 4,000 hours of flying experience.

At 24, he bought a new Cessna 172 trainer using stock options from his job at Intel. Over the years, he’s owned larger planes, but that trusty 4-seater 172 has been with him for 45 years.

After retiring, he flew across the country and back. Flying at 5,000 feet, he got to see the vast and diverse landscapes of his immense country. It took him 25 hours of flying each way, with many stops to catch up with friends and explore national parks along the route.

David Stamm: Early Life

About 10 years ago, he hired a poker coach to improve his game. Around 6 years later, new tools like PioSolver, MonkerSolver, and PokerSnowie came out, changing how he played poker. By working hard and sticking to a plan, he learned much faster than most people do. A few years ago, he won $325,000 at the Venetian main event. At the final table, where 8 experienced players surrounded him, they joked that his excellent play might be due to secret advice he was getting through his headphones. It felt great for him to beat much younger opponents and win at age 65.

David Stamm: Poker Career

He debuted on August 21st, 2005, at the 2005 Legends of Poker tournament in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens), finishing 31st in the $340 No Limit Hold’em event and pocketing $750.

Throughout his career, Stamm has achieved notable successes. On June 2nd, 2017, during the Deepstack Extravaganza III in Las Vegas, he won the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller 8 Max #33 event, securing a significant $306,554 payout.

Continuing his impressive tournament record, on August 24th, 2021, at the Merit Poker presents Super High Roller Bowl Europe (SHRB) in Kyrenia, Cyprus, Stamm finished 5th in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em – SHRB Europe Event 02, earning $162,000.

His pursuit of poker glory continued into 2024. On June 19th, during the 55th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, he showcased his skills by finishing 5th in the $3,000 No Limit Hold’em – Freezeout (Bracelet Event #49), adding $132,053 to his career winnings.

Most recently, on June 25th, 2024, during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online Bracelet Events (MI/NJ/NV), Stamm competed in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – Freezeout (Online Bracelet Event #13), finishing 98th and earning $1,928.