Jeff Burton

Jeff Burton, CEO & Investor at Private Equity

Jeff Burton is a seasoned executive and investor with over 30 years of experience in the financial services and technology industries. He has co-founded several successful companies, including Electronic Arts, CardSmith, and Licence to Mail.2 Currently, he serves as the CEO of Woodside Creek, LLC and is working on a stealth project.2

Professional Experience

• CEO, Woodside Creek, LLC

  • Currently leading a stealth project2

• Executive Director, SkyDeck Berkeley

  • Served as the Executive Director of SkyDeck Berkeley, the University's only cross-discipline startup accelerator, from its beginning until the end of 20192

• Co-founder, Electronic Arts

  • Joined former classmates as a founding team member of Electronic Arts in 1982
  • Led the company's international expansion from inception until its IPO seven years later24

• Co-founder, CardSmith and Licence to Mail

  • Founded CardSmith and Licence to Mail, among other software companies, after leaving Electronic Arts2

• Partner, Furey Research Partners, LLC

  • Co-founded Furey Research Partners, a small cap strategy boutique, in 2008
  • Responsible for research product marketing and development, marketing strategy, client development, sales management, and business development13

• Managing Director, Morgan Stanley & Co.

  • Held various positions at Morgan Stanley from 1992 to 2007, including Head of Fundamental and Quantitative Analysis Group and Head of Research Product Development and Marketing1

Education

• Stanford University

  • Obtained his undergraduate education and MBA2

• The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

  • Masters of Business Administration, Multinational Management1

• Trinity College-Hartford

  • BA, English, Faculty Honors1

Jeff Burton's extensive experience in founding and leading successful companies, combined with his expertise in equity research and investment management, has made him a respected figure in the private equity and technology sectors.