Tech companies like Oracle and Uber turn to this woman when they shed unused office space
Summary
When Oracle announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Silicon Valley to Texas, it needed to clear out multiple floors of furniture sitting inside its office. Oracle joins Uber, Dropbox, Yelp and others in leaning on Susewitz to answer a question that often comes low on a companys priority list when moving or downsizing: what do you do with thousands of dollars of high-end office furniture when you no longer need it? Hotel chains like Hyatt sell packages marketed toward remote workers, for example, which Greenthal says boosted demand for ergonomic furniture in unexpected places. Clear Office makes sure designer items are legitimate, sets prices, uploads pictures, communicates with potential buyers, provides status updates, and coordinates teardowns, delivery and installation. Since then, Susewitz has become the go-to person for several more tech companies and has added a board member and a few employees, including her husband Eric, who has experience managing commercial furniture for Marvel Semiconductor and Intuit in the Silicon Valley.
