Marc O'Brien

Marc O'Brien is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in establishing and growing successful software companies. Currently, he serves as the Chairman/CEO of ProjectLibre, a renowned alternative to Microsoft Project software. ProjectLibre boasts a desktop and Cloud version, with the former downloaded over 6,500,000 times across 193 countries, utilized in 1,500 Universities, and available in 31 languages. The software manages projects globally, with a cloud version set for release in Q1.

Marc's entrepreneurial journey includes founding SaaS companies that attracted multiple acquisition offers. One company went through a competitive acquisition process, leading to the filing of an S-1 for an IPO. Another venture was acquired by the esteemed Private Equity firm Silver Lake Partners. He now focuses on steering ProjectLibre towards long-term success worldwide.

Marc O'Brien's professional track record is highlighted by his roles in various prominent organizations, including being the Co-Founder/CEO at ProjectLibre, Vice President at Corum Group Ltd., Vice President & General Manager at Acquia, Vice President SaaS at Serena Software, CEO/Founder of Projity Incorporated, and Founder and CEO of WebProject. His educational background includes studying BS in Engineering & Management at Clarkson University.

His expertise spans across Digital, Cloud software, SaaS, and Open Source realms, as showcased in numerous articles and publications detailing his impactful work and industry contributions. Marc's entrepreneurial acumen and knack for building and scaling software companies have solidified his position as a leader in the tech industry.