Technology competitors

Brian Matthew Krzanich (born May 9, 1960) is an American engineer and businessman currently serving as the chief executive officer of CDK Global. Krzanich joined Intel as an engineer in 1982 and served as chief operating officer (COO) before being promoted to CEO. As CEO, Krzanich was credited for diversifying Intel's product offerings and workforce. However, during Krzanich's term as CEO, Intel went through major restructurings and pulled out of the mobile chip market. Because of Krzanich's decisions, Intel also struggled to produce 10-nanometer chips, compared to chip manufacturers TSMC and Samsung, resulting in numerous delays and a loss of market share in the computer chip business to rivals like AMD.

Rob LoCascio is the Founder of LivePerson, Inc. (LPSN: NASDAQ ), and has been its Chief Executive Officer since its inception in 1995. He is the guiding force behind the company’s vision of creating meaningful connections between brands and consumers. LivePerson has come a long way since its early years having survived the dot com crash, and grown to become the leader in intelligent engagement solutions, currently serving over 18,000 clients, with 1,000 employees and offices across the globe. Rob is one of the longest-standing founding CEOs of a tech company today. Rob’s interests extend beyond his business and reflect his close ties to New York City. He is a founding member of the NYC Entrepreneurs Council of the Partnership for New York City. In 2001, he started the Dream Big Foundation with its first program FeedingNYC, which gives families in need a Thanksgiving dinner. To date, FeedingNYC has donated more than 40,000 meals. Its second program, the Dream Big Entrepreneurship Initiative, launched in 2014 to fund, mentor, coach, and empower local entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Specialties: Entrepreneurship, cloud-based technologies, using the Internet to create meaningful connections.

David Bonnette is a Board Member at PayLease, Board Member at LANYON INC, and Board Member at Khoros. He has experience at Oracle and has worked as Board Member at BigMachines, Chief Executive Officer at BigMachines, and Group VP:NA Consulting Sales at Oracle. David works or has worked as MEMBER at YPO and BOARD MEMBER at Dallas World Affairs Council. He studied at Oxford Brookes University and Keene State College.

Tommy Barras is a President/CEO/COO at Reynolds & Reynolds and Partner at Falcata Capital. He has experience at Universal Computer Systems and has worked as Exec VP:Software Development at REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC.

Chris Michalak is a Member Board Of Directors at GlideFast Consulting, Board Member at Virgin Pulse, and Senior Advisor at H.I.G. Capital Inc. and is based in Chicago, Illinois. He has worked as Director & Chief Executive Officer at Alight Solutions, Chief Executive Officer at ALIGHT INC. DELAWARE, and Chief Executive Officer at Buck. Chris attended Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University between 1995 and 1998 and Michigan State University between 1984 and 1988.