Barry Goldsmith
InvestorOperating Partner and Co-founder at Updata Partners
Edison, New Jersey, United States
About
Barry Goldsmith is an Operating Partner and co-founder of Updata Partners, with more than 35 years of experience in the information technology industry as an entrepreneur, executive, investor, and advisor. In 1968 he founded CGA Computer, Inc., an IT consulting and software provider that went public in 1969 and was later taken private through a leveraged buyout before its divisions were sold to Computer Associates and CapGemini. He subsequently co-founded Updata Software and Sablesoft, which were acquired by Online Software and Platinum Technologies. He is a graduate of Rutgers University.
Invests in
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- First Insight, Inc.Board Membercurrent2017 — presentPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- MPO (MP Objects)Board Membercurrent2017 — presentRotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- MPO (MP Objects)Board Membercurrent2017 — presentRotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- Updata Partnersgeneral partnercurrent1997 — present
- Covisint CorporationBoard Member2012 — 2017Detroit
- Dendrite International, Inc.Board Member1998 — 2008
- CompuwareBoard Member1994 — 2003
- CGA ComputerCEO1968 — 1986
Education
- Rutgers UniversityBachelor's degree, business1962 — 1966
- the peddie schoolBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management1959 — 1962
Skills & more
Strategic Planning2Strategy4Start-ups5Strategic Partnerships5Mergers & Acquisitions2Venture CapitalBusiness Development4Business Strategy2Entrepreneurship2SaaS4
Languages French
From Barry's professional profile.
Colleagues at Updata Partners
Alex Phelan
Principal at Updata Partners
Alex Pinchev
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Braden Snyder
General Partner at Updata Partners
Carter Griffin
General Partner at Updata Partners
Chris Cook
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Daniel Anstandig
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Derek Langone
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Dilan Amin
Associate at Updata Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Barry Goldsmith?
- Barry Goldsmith is an Operating Partner and co-founder of Updata Partners, with more than 35 years of experience in the information technology industry as an entrepreneur, executive, investor, and advisor. In 1968 he founded CGA Computer, Inc., an IT consulting and software provider that went public in 1969 and was later taken private through a leveraged buyout before its divisions were sold to Computer Associates and CapGemini. He subsequently co-founded Updata Software and Sablesoft, which were acquired by Online Software and Platinum Technologies. He is a graduate of Rutgers University.
- Where does Barry Goldsmith work?
- Barry Goldsmith is Operating Partner and Co-founder at Updata Partners.
- What does Barry Goldsmith invest in?
- Barry Goldsmith invests in Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where did Barry Goldsmith go to school?
- Barry Goldsmith studied at Rutgers University (Bachelor's degree, business); the peddie school (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management).
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