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Jeff is the EY-Parthenon Americas Software Strategy Group Leader.
Jeff has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, investor, and strategy consultant in the software economy. His clients include and have included the leading PE firms investing in software and their numerous portfolio companies.
Jeff co-founded and helped build Bulger Partners, a boutique firm which was sold to EY in 2018 becoming the Software Strategy Group at EY-Parthenon. Since then the group has grown from about 30 people to over 200 in the US alone, and has been involved with most of the leading software transactions in the industry.
Jeff graduated from Brown University with a degree in Computer Science and Economics.
As every business becomes a software business, Jeff helps both technology and non-tech companies make smart software strategy decisions and investments to turbocharge capabilities across the organization. At the same time, he is passionate about building unparalleled career paths for our professionals who aspire to grow in the software economy.
Jeff’s latest thinking
Four steps to implement a large language model successfully
Organizations are eager to adopt LLMs, but navigating potential pitfalls can be challenging. Learn more.
Cutting costs in the cloud: six strategies for SaaS companies
SaaS companies are urgently seeking to control cloud hosting costs, but navigating the complex landscape of cloud expenditures is no simple task.
4 considerations for a successful digital transformation
The CEO’s leadership, defined outcomes and measured decisions are key to a successful digital transformation. Learn more.
Three key focus areas for scaling effective software development teams
Improving efficiency in R&D spending is one way software companies can weather an economic slowdown. Read more.
How SaaS companies can protect profits with product-led approach
SaaS companies can focus on efficiency and profitability after years of seeking growth at all costs as the economy slows and interest rates rise. Learn more.
When customers change how they buy, should you change the way you sell?
Over 90% of companies have some revenues generated from XaaS models, driven by competitive pressures and market changes into new revenue streams. Learn more.
Three important digital M&A product strategy questions for the c-suite
Product development can be transformed with digital M&A if leaders articulate how technology and innovation leads to growth and value. Read our insights.
Three hidden private equity value opportunities in software deals
Software due diligence can help private equity investors uncover value creation opportunities that can support deal execution.
Three steps for successful integration of software R&D teams
Thoughtfully integrating research and development (R&D) teams can help drive successful software company mergers and acquisitions (M&A.)
