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Ian Friedman
Tech Investor and Executive
Ian Friedman is a prominent business executive and investor, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Highland Transcend Partners I Corp., a position he has held since October 2020. Highland Transcend Partners is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that focuses on identifying and merging with innovative companies.
Career Background
Friedman has an extensive background in finance and investment. Before founding Highland Transcend Partners, he was a Partner and Managing Director at L Catterton, where he co-led technology investments starting in September 2022. His previous roles include:
- Independent Director at thredUP, Inc. since 2015, where he also serves on the Audit Committee.
- Co-Head of Venture Capital at Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, where he worked from 2012 until late 2019.
- Private Equity Analyst at Bain Capital Private Equity from 2008 to 2010.
- Associate at The Boston Consulting Group from 2006 to 2008.
Education
Ian Friedman holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario, where he studied Honours Business Administration.1234
His diverse experience in investment management and corporate governance positions him as a significant figure in the finance sector, particularly in the realms of private equity and venture capital.
