Scott Kurtz - Professional Services Advisory Board Member
Managing Partner, Provident IT Partners
Scott Kurtz is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Provident IT Partners. He brings over 30 years of global IT consulting, professional services, and software experience. Scott’s strength lies in his ability to understand strategic business objectives and to translate those objectives into meaningful technology solutions designed to support the success of the business. He has held executive leadership and management roles in software and professional services firms ranging in size from start-up through 1000+ employees in the energy, financial services, and legal technology industries. Scott’s areas of expertise include leadership roles in consulting, sales, customer success, strategic alliances, finance, IT, and HR.
Garry Olah - Senior Strategic Alliances Executive Advisory Board Member
Managing Partner, Vedify
Garry Olah is a highly accomplished leader in the software industry, with over 30 years of experience in driving growth and innovation for enterprise software businesses. He is recognized for his expertise in developing and executing strategic business development initiatives, building high-performing teams, and creating robust partner ecosystems. Garry’s extensive experience spans cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud computing, storage, and end-user computing, where he has consistently leveraged partnerships to give his clients a competitive edge. For the past decade, Garry has served as the Managing Partner of Vedify, a firm he founded in 2011 to advise software companies at various stages of their lifecycle. He has successfully guided clients such as Proofpoint, Kondukto, HPe, Lookout, Quest Software, and ScaleXtreme in expanding their market presence and establishing key strategic partnerships. In addition to his work at Vedify, Garry played a pivotal role in the growth of two multibillion-dollar software companies BMC and Citrix helping each scale from tens of millions to billions in revenue. His strategic insights have been instrumental in driving these organizations to new heights.
Garry is an active industry thought leader, serving on multiple boards and regularly speaking at key industry events. He is committed to using technology and innovation to transform businesses and empower software companies to reach their full potential. His vision is to create lasting impact by enabling organizations to outperform in an increasingly competitive landscape.