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Maxine Clark
Founder at
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/09/2026
Profile
Maxine K.
Clark founded Prosper Women Entrepreneurs in 2012, where she worked as Managing Partner and Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. in 1997, where she worked as Director from 2011 to 2023.
Ms. Clark also currently works at ReadyNation, Inc., as Co-Chairman & CEO, Clark-Fox Family Foundation, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2004, Kipp St Louis, as Chairman, and various other companies.
Ms. Clark also formerly worked at Teach For America, Inc., as Chairman, Simon Youth Foundation, as Chairman, Gemstone Solutions Group, Inc., as Director from 2014 to 2017, and various other companies.
Ms. Clark received her undergraduate degree in 1971 from the University of Georgia.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/04/2026 | 87,121 ( 0.71% ) | 2 M $ | 30/09/2026 |
Maxine Clark active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | Founder | 01/09/1997 |
St. Louis Regional Public Media, Inc.
 St. Louis Regional Public Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a non-commercial television programs | Chairman | - |
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
 Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
myEDmatch LLC
 myEDmatch LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates a matchmaking employment website | Director/Board Member | - |
Public Broadcasting Service
 Public Broadcasting Service BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides public broadcasting television services | Director/Board Member | - |
Clark-Fox Family Foundation | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2004 |
Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.
 Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides parent education and support programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Beyond Housing, Inc.
 Beyond Housing, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Beyond Housing, Inc. is a private company based in St. Louis, MO. The CEO of the company is Christopher Krehmeyer. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2014 |
ReadyNation, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Education of Maxine Clark
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
69
1st degree connections
35
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 35 |
|---|---|
Gemstone Solutions Group, Inc.
 Gemstone Solutions Group, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails children's appeal through online | Retail Trade |
The May Department Stores Co.
 The May Department Stores Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates retail distribution department stores | Retail Trade |
Old COPPER Co., Inc.
 Old COPPER Co., Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails men's, women's, kids fashion clothes, jewelry, beauty products and shoes through online | Retail Trade |
Venture Stores, Inc.
 Venture Stores, Inc. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates regional discount store chain in the midwestern and southwestern United States | Retail Trade |
Washington University in St. Louis
 Washington University in St. Louis Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Payless ShoeSource, Inc.
 Payless ShoeSource, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates retail shoe stores | Retail Trade |
Foot Locker, Inc.
 Foot Locker, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails footwear and apparels through offline and online stores | Retail Trade |
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
 Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides clothing, shoes and accessories for stuffed animals | Retail Trade |
myEDmatch LLC
myEDmatch LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates a matchmaking employment website | Technology Services |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BJC Health System
 BJC Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a non-profit healthcare organization | Health Services |
University of Georgia
 University of Georgia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.
Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides parent education and support programs | Commercial Services |
Public Broadcasting Service
Public Broadcasting Service BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides public broadcasting television services | Consumer Services |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Serves the global retail real estate industry | Finance |
Teach For America, Inc.
 Teach For America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides teachers and educational services to communities | Commercial Services |
The New America Foundation
 The New America Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in public policy issues, including technology, education, national security, political reform, and economics | Commercial Services |
The Committee of 200
 The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization of the women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators | Commercial Services |
Simon Youth Foundation | |
University of Georgia Foundation
 University of Georgia Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
Beyond Housing, Inc.
Beyond Housing, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Beyond Housing, Inc. is a private company based in St. Louis, MO. The CEO of the company is Christopher Krehmeyer. | Consumer Services |
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing
 Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
DonorsChoose.org
 DonorsChoose.org Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services provides public education by engaging citizens | Commercial Services |
St. Louis Regional Educational & Public Television Commission | |
ReadyNation, Inc. | |
Kipp St Louis
 Kipp St Louis Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Kipp St Louis is a non-profit company based in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
St. Louis Regional Public Media, Inc.
St. Louis Regional Public Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a non-commercial television programs | Consumer Services |
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Prosper Women Entrepreneurs
 Prosper Women Entrepreneurs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services that helps growth-seeking women entrepreneurs enhance their businesses to create economic prosperity | Commercial Services |
PBS Foundation
 PBS Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Clark-Fox Family Foundation | |
Prosper Capital LLC /Missouri/
 Prosper Capital LLC /Missouri/ Investment ManagersFinance Prosper Capital invests in women led companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Lerner, Inc | |
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