Mark Barry 247 connections

At OpenView, Mark is an integral member of the firm's investment team and works closely with its portfolio companies as well as sourcing new investment prospects.

Mark was part of Microsoft’s software strategy team and responsible for the unit’s relationship with venture capitalists. Mr. Barry introduced venture firms and their portfolio companies to Microsoft’s software strategy and shared views on emerging technologies and markets. He brought insights from the investment community about new markets and technologies back to the strategy teams and business units inside Microsoft. Mr. Barry also built ecosystems for Microsoft’s software business by identifying new alliance opportunities with venture-backed portfolio companies.