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Austin McChord

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Overview

Austin McChord founded Datto as a college student in their parents' basement[2]. Datto started as a data backup and recovery company and became the leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions purpose-built for delivery through managed service providers[2]. McChord served as CEO, transforming the MSP industry from a static, break-fix business into a recurring revenue technology ecosystem[2]. Datto was sold to Vista Equity Partners for $1.3 billion in 2017[2]. McChord earned a degree in Bioinformatics from Rochester Institute of Technology[11]. Beyond Datto, McChord has held multiple concurrent roles including Managing Director at Outsiders Fund since January 2020[3], President of Casana since August 2020[7], Founder of Havoc Robotics since September 2018[6], and Founder and Board Member of Cork since March 2022[5]. McChord serves as a Board Member at Shelf[1].

Profile introduction
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Austin founded Datto as a college student in his parents' basement. Datto started as a data backup and recovery company and went on to become the leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions purpose-built for delivery through managed service providers (MSPs). He ran the company as CEO, transforming the MSP industry from a static, break-fix business into a recurring revenue technology ecosystem. Datto was sold to Vista Equity Partners for $1.3 billion in 2017. After leaving as CEO, Austin remained a major shareholder and Board member through the company’s IPO and subsequent…

Career history

  1. Managing DirectorJan 2020 to presentOutsiders Fund
  2. Board Member2023 to presentManresa Wilds
  3. Founder & Board MemberMar 2022 to presentCork
  4. FounderSep 2018 to presentHavoc Robotics
  5. PresidentAug 2020 to presentCasana
  6. Board MemberJan 2020 to presentShelf
  7. Board MemberDec 2018 to 2025Zorus, Inc.
  8. FounderJul 2007 to Jun 2022Datto, Inc.

Education

  1. Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics2003 - 2007Rochester Institute of Technology
  2. Newtown High School1999 - 2003

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