Jim Perakis

Jim Perakis is a seasoned business executive, investor, and writer with extensive experience in technology and finance. Here are key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Jim Perakis is currently a Member of New York Angels, an angel investment group.12 He is also:

• Principal at Fourth Wall Ventures, where he invests in early and mid-stage high-growth technology companies1
• Board member of Rindle, a provider of SaaS-based automated workflow management software2

Previously, Perakis held significant leadership positions:

• CEO of Hyperion Software for 16 years (1985-2001), overseeing its growth from startup through IPO to $300 million in sales before its acquisition by Oracle in 200712
• SVP at Interactive Data Corporation (1981-1985)1
• CFO of Interactive Data Corporation
• General Manager of Chase Decision Systems1
• Vice President on the corporate staff of Chase Manhattan Corporation1

Education and Military Service

• MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School1
• BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina-Columbia1
• Served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy (1966-1970), including service in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam1

Investing and Board Experience

Perakis has invested in various early-stage companies and served on the boards of several public and private technology firms, including:

• Sparta Systems
• Black Diamond
• Unica Corporation
• Mapinfo
• Connecticut Technology Council

Recent Pursuits

In recent years, Perakis has trained and worked as a writer, recently releasing a novel called "Fighting For Peace," described as a Vietnam-era thriller.1