Adam McCombs

Adam McCombs is an experienced technology executive with a diverse background in product development and leadership roles. He has served as the Chief Product Officer at EMS LINQ, Inc., among other notable positions in his career.

Career Highlights

Adam McCombs has held several key leadership positions:

• Chief Product Officer at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), where he is responsible for the strategic direction, development, and management of CIS's product line.1
• Chief Product Officer at Vantaca, where he provided insights on product development at company conferences.2
• Co-Founder, President, & Chief Product Officer at Livly.
• Senior Product Manager at Cisco Systems, Inc., which marked the beginning of his career in product management.1

Expertise and Skills

McCombs is known for his:

• 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in product development, design, and engineering
• Expertise in planning, building, and managing cutting-edge SaaS platforms
• Deep understanding of product development methodologies, emerging technologies, and industry practices
• Knowledge of Agile practices and UX/UI design principles1

Educational Background

Adam McCombs holds:

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems (MIS) from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota
• An MBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame1

Entrepreneurial Success

In 2008, McCombs founded JumpForward, a startup that gained significant traction and was successfully acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2016.1

Adam McCombs' diverse experience and leadership roles in product development across various organizations demonstrate his expertise in the technology and software industry.