About
Jim Liang is an Operating Partner at Updata with over 40 years in the technology and software industries. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Amdocs and as VP of Strategy for IBM's Global Technology Services division, and earlier held an investment banking career that included leading Global Technology Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley. He holds a Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics/Economics from Brown University and an M.B.A. in Finance/Marketing from the University of Chicago.
Experience
- LandstarBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentJacksonville, Florida, United States
- Vincere BiosciencesBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentCambridge, MA
- Medical Tracking SolutionsChairman of the Boardcurrent2013 — presentJacksonville, FL
- Acclivity Health Solutions, IncBoard Member2019 — 2025Jacksonville, Florida
- Vesta CorporationBoard Member2014 — 2020Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- The Data CouncilBoard Member2015 — 2017Metro Jacksonville
- AmdocsSVP - Strategy & Corporate Development2008 — 2011
- IBMVP - Strategy2005 — 2008
- Morgan StanleyManaging Director1993 — 2005New York, NY
- Alex. Brown & SonsVice President1987 — 1990Baltimore, MD
- Salomon BrothersAssociate1984 — 1987New York, NY
- IBM CorporationMarketing Representative1979 — 1982Greater Boston
Skills & more
NegotiationStrategic ThinkingStrategy87Strategic Planning21Analysis16Leadership29Management27Information TechnologyConsultingSalesTeam BuildingFundraising
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Mergers & AcquisitionsStart-upsCorporate DevelopmentBusiness StrategyValuationPrivate EquityMergersFinanceChange ManagementCapital MarketsVenture CapitalInvestmentsFrom Jim's professional profile.
Colleagues at Updata Partners
Alex Phelan
Principal at Updata Partners
Alex Pinchev
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Barry Goldsmith
Operating Partner 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
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jim Liang?
- Jim Liang is an Operating Partner at Updata with over 40 years in the technology and software industries. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Amdocs and as VP of Strategy for IBM's Global Technology Services division, and earlier held an investment banking career that included leading Global Technology Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley. He holds a Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics/Economics from Brown University and an M.B.A. in Finance/Marketing from the University of Chicago.
- Where does Jim Liang work?
- Jim Liang is Operating Partner at Updata Partners.
- Where did Jim Liang go to school?
- Jim Liang studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Finance); Brown University (Sc.B., Applied Math); Phillips Exeter Academy (Diploma).
Same school
Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business698
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Also attended Brown University536
Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalJoe GebbiaCo-founder of AirbnbDylan FieldCo-founder, CEO & Chair of FigmaAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index VenturesMark GoldbergInvestor at Index VenturesKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Also attended Phillips Exeter Academy106
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Shared employers
Also worked at Acclivity Health Solutions, Inc1
Also worked at Vesta Corporation2
Also worked at Amdocs36
Ran LevitzkyGeneral Partner at Magenta Venture PartnersMarco VeremisPartner at Big Pi VenturesRan AchituvInvestor at Entree CapitalMaya HawlasewiczPrincipal | Growth at PitangoRiki MozesVice President, Chief People Officer at Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)Gigi Levy-WeissInvestor at NFX
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Also worked at IBM796
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