David Bauders

I build platforms that start where real work happens — in the field, on the floor, and at the edge of the supply chain. I help IB2B manufacturers and distributors profitably connect and sell to the next generation of customers. I’m the CEO of Trade Hounds, the largest skilled trades marketplace in the U.S., and the engine behind Trade Hounds Pro and Rojos — built for contractors and their teams to coordinate materials and labor in real time. These platforms double as smart marketplaces — where agentic AI and real-world demand, urgency, and pricing signals flow back into the system. We turn those signals into market insights that help trading partners sharpen their pricing, sales, and purchasing performance. I also lead SPARXiQ, a pricing, sales, and profitability optimization platfor...