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== Tenure at HP Vertica == | == Tenure at HP Vertica == | ||
Most recently (through March 16, 2012<ref>{{Cite web | |||
Most recently (through ), he served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of ]'s Database Business Unit, a role he accepted after the acquisition by HP of his latest start-up endeavor Vertica Systems in February 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=HP to Acquire Vertica|url=http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110214xb.html|work=hp.com|publisher=]|accessdate=23 June 2011}}</ref> Mr. Lynch was tapped by Vertica’s investors in 2010 to extend Vertica's technical leadership, channel partnerships and international expansion. He made significant changes to Vertica's market focus, management and board, leading to a 2x revenue growth and the company's eventual acquisition. In 2011, Mr. Lynch grew Vertica's revenue by another factor of 3x. | |||
|url=http://siliconangle.com/blog/2012/03/16/exclusive-ceo-of-hps-big-data-company-vertica-chris-lynch-resigns-pledges-support-to-startups/ | |||
|date=2012-03-16 | |||
== Earlier Career Endeavors == | |||
|publisher=SiliconAngle.com | |||
Mr. Lynch's career consists of the following major stages: | |||
|title=CEO of HP’s Big Data Company Vertica Chris Lynch Resigns – Pledges Support to Startups | |||
* ], where he was Senior Vice President of Data Solutions | |||
}}</ref> | |||
* Acopia Networks, where he was CEO from 2002 until the company was for over $200M in September 2007 | |||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
* ], where he was Vice President of Worldwide Content Delivery Networking | |||
* ], where he served as Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Support. Lynch was instrumental in ArrowPoint’s , leading the organization’s revenue growth from zero to $250 million sales annually over 18 months and establishing 60 sales and support offices worldwide. ArrowPoint was subsequently acquired by Cisco Systems for $5.7 billion in June 2000. | |||
* Lucent Technologies, where he was Vice President of North and South American sales for the Gigabit Ethernet Products Unit. | |||
* Prominet, where he was Vice President of American Sales. Lynch built a sales and channels organization that generated revenue at an annual rate of $40 million over a seven-month period, which led to the company's acquisition by Lucent Technologies for $200 million in January 1998. | |||
* Lynch has also held sales leadership positions at Bay Networks, Wellfleet Communications, and Digital Equipment Corporation. | |||
== Education, Mentorship and Investments == | |||
Lynch earned his MBA from the McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University in 1991 and his bachelor’s degree in business management from Suffolk University in 1986. In 2011, Mr. Lynch received an honorary doctor of commercial science degree from Bentley University, and had the opportunity to . | |||
Lynch has also invested in various start-up companies. Some of his recent investments include , , , , , and . In 2012, he plans to help . | |||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
=== Articles === | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.crn.com/news/storage/232700122/vertica-founder-big-data-is-the-channels-biggest-new-play.htm | |||
|date=2012-03-23 | |||
|publisher=CRN | |||
|title=Vertica Founder: Big Data Is The Channel's Biggest New Play | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.boston.com/business/technology/innoeco/2012/03/after_departing_hp_ex-vertica.html | |||
|date=2012-03-23 | |||
|publisher=Boston.com | |||
|title=After departing HP, ex-Vertica CEO Chris Lynch has plans to make 20 investments in burgeoning 'big data' sector | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.hackreduce.org/2012/03/christopher-lynch-joins-hackreduce-advisory-board/ | |||
|date=2012-03-21 | |||
|publisher=hack/reduce | |||
|title=Christopher Lynch joins Hack/Reduce Advisory Board | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/03/21/another-hp-org-change/ | |url=http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/03/21/another-hp-org-change/ | ||
|date=2012-03-21 | |date=2012-03-21 | ||
|publisher=CNN Money | |publisher=CNN Money | ||
|title=Another HP org change | |title=Another HP org change | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/19/hp_vertica_boss_goes/ | |url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/19/hp_vertica_boss_goes/ | ||
|date=2012-03-19 | |date=2012-03-19 | ||
|publisher=The Register | |publisher=The Register | ||
|title=HP loses Vertica big data boss | |title=HP loses Vertica big data boss | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2012/03/16/former-ceo-chris-lynch-out-at-verticahp-what%E2%80%99s-next/ | |url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2012/03/16/former-ceo-chris-lynch-out-at-verticahp-what%E2%80%99s-next/ | ||
|date=2012-03-16 | |date=2012-03-16 | ||
|publisher=Xconomy | |publisher=Xconomy | ||
|title=Former CEO Chris Lynch Out at Vertica/HP: What’s Next? | |title=Former CEO Chris Lynch Out at Vertica/HP: What’s Next? | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/siliconangle/2012/03/16/hp-lead-big-data-exec-chris-lynch-resigns/ | |url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/siliconangle/2012/03/16/hp-lead-big-data-exec-chris-lynch-resigns/ | ||
|date=2012-03-16 | |date=2012-03-16 | ||
|publisher=Forbes | |publisher=Forbes | ||
|title=HP Lead Big Data Exec Chris Lynch Resigns | |title=HP Lead Big Data Exec Chris Lynch Resigns | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://i2mag.com/hps-big-data-company-ceo-chris-lynch-resigns/ | |url=http://i2mag.com/hps-big-data-company-ceo-chris-lynch-resigns/ | ||
|date=2012-03-16 | |date=2012-03-16 | ||
|publisher=i2MAG | |publisher=i2MAG | ||
|title=HP’s Big Data Company CEO Chris Lynch Resigns | |title=HP’s Big Data Company CEO Chris Lynch Resigns | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.crn.com/news/applications-os/232602778/former-vertica-ceo-chris-lynch-leaves-hp.htm | |url=http://www.crn.com/news/applications-os/232602778/former-vertica-ceo-chris-lynch-leaves-hp.htm | ||
|date=2012-03-16 | |date=2012-03-16 | ||
|publisher=CRN | |publisher=CRN | ||
|title=Former Vertica CEO Chris Lynch Leaves HP | |title=Former Vertica CEO Chris Lynch Leaves HP | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2012/03/16/former-verticahp-honcho-lynch-talks-next-steps-and-big-data-investments/ | |url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2012/03/16/former-verticahp-honcho-lynch-talks-next-steps-and-big-data-investments/ | ||
|date=2012-03-16 | |date=2012-03-16 | ||
|publisher=Xconomy | |publisher=Xconomy | ||
|title=Ex-Vertica/HP Honcho Lynch Talks Next Steps, New Big Data Investments | |title=Ex-Vertica/HP Honcho Lynch Talks Next Steps, New Big Data Investments | ||
}} | }}</ref>) | ||
, he served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of ]'s Database Business Unit, a role he accepted after the acquisition by HP of his latest start-up endeavor Vertica Systems in February 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=HP to Acquire Vertica|url=http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110214xb.html|work=hp.com|publisher=]|accessdate=23 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://siliconangle.com/blog/2012/03/16/exclusive-ceo-of-hps-big-data-company-vertica-chris-lynch-resigns-pledges-support-to-startups/ | |||
|date=2012-03-16 | |||
|publisher=SiliconAngle.com | |||
|title=CEO of HP’s Big Data Company Vertica Chris Lynch Resigns – Pledges Support to Startups | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.technologyreview.com/communications/39912/ | |||
|date=2012-03-14 | |||
|publisher=MIT Technology Review | |||
|title=How Your Mobile Carrier Decides Whether to Pamper You | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.justin.tv/siliconangle/b/309500065? | |||
|date=2012-02-23 | |||
|publisher=SiliconAngle.com | |||
|title=Big Data and Entrepreneurship Interview with SiliconAngle.com | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2012/01/23/hewlett-packard-expands-to-cambridge-via-verticas-big-data-center/ | |||
|date=2011-01-23 | |||
|publisher=Xconomy | |||
|title=Hewlett-Packard Expands to Cambridge via Vertica’s “Big Data” Center | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.goodwinprocter.com/News/Press-Releases/2011/~/media/9E54584065D347ACA9AF92D446B2E688.pdf | |||
|date=2011-11-01 | |||
|publisher=Thomson Reuters | |||
|title=Moving at the Speed of Light | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://commencement.bentley.edu/speakers | |||
|date=2011-05-21 | |||
|publisher=Bentley University | |||
|title=Bentley University 2011 Commendence Ceremony | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/print-edition/2011/04/08/billericas-vertica-plans-growth-path.html | |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/print-edition/2011/04/08/billericas-vertica-plans-growth-path.html | ||
|date=2011-04-08 | |date=2011-04-08 | ||
|publisher=Boston Business Journal | |publisher=Boston Business Journal | ||
|title=Billerica’s Vertica plans growth path after Hewlett-Packard acquisition | |title=Billerica’s Vertica plans growth path after Hewlett-Packard acquisition | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2011/03/28/vertica-ceo-chris-lynch-talks-hp-acquisition-fires-back-at-netezza-ibm-in-%E2%80%9Cbig-data%E2%80%9D-battle/ | |url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2011/03/28/vertica-ceo-chris-lynch-talks-hp-acquisition-fires-back-at-netezza-ibm-in-%E2%80%9Cbig-data%E2%80%9D-battle/ | ||
|date=2011-03-28 | |date=2011-03-28 | ||
|publisher=Xconomy Boston | |publisher=Xconomy Boston | ||
|title=Vertica CEO Chris Lynch Talks HP Acquisition, Fires Back at Netezza, IBM in “Big Data” Battle | |title=Vertica CEO Chris Lynch Talks HP Acquisition, Fires Back at Netezza, IBM in “Big Data” Battle | ||
}}</ref> Mr. Lynch was tapped by Vertica’s investors in 2010 to extend Vertica's technical leadership, channel partnerships and international expansion.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://observer.bentley.edu/issue/fall-2010/alumni-update/game-changer | |||
|date=2010-10-01 | |||
|publisher=Bentley University Observer | |||
|title=Game Changer | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/04/26/daily42-New-Vertica-CEO-Lynch-talks-of-plans-to-hire.html | |url=http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/04/26/daily42-New-Vertica-CEO-Lynch-talks-of-plans-to-hire.html | ||
|date=2010-04-29 | |date=2010-04-29 | ||
|publisher=MASS HIGH TECH | |publisher=MASS HIGH TECH | ||
|title=New Vertica CEO Lynch talks of plans to hire | |title=New Vertica CEO Lynch talks of plans to hire | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.vertica.com/news/press/vertica-appoints-christopher-lynch-new-president-and-ceo/ | |url=http://www.vertica.com/news/press/vertica-appoints-christopher-lynch-new-president-and-ceo/ | ||
|date=2010-04-29 | |date=2010-04-29 | ||
|publisher=Vertica Systems | |publisher=Vertica Systems | ||
|title=Vertica appoints Christopher Lynch new president and CEO | |title=Vertica appoints Christopher Lynch new president and CEO | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/04/26/daily40-Vertica-names-Acopia-vet-Lynch-to-CEO-post.html | |url=http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/04/26/daily40-Vertica-names-Acopia-vet-Lynch-to-CEO-post.html | ||
|date=2010-04-29 | |date=2010-04-29 | ||
|publisher=MASS HIGH TECH | |publisher=MASS HIGH TECH | ||
|title=Vertica names Acopia vet Lynch to CEO post | |title=Vertica names Acopia vet Lynch to CEO post | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2010/04/26/daily41.html | |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2010/04/26/daily41.html | ||
|date=2010-04-29 | |date=2010-04-29 | ||
|publisher=Boston Business Journal | |publisher=Boston Business Journal | ||
|title=Vertica grabs former Acopia CEO | |title=Vertica grabs former Acopia CEO | ||
}}</ref> He made significant changes to Vertica's market focus, management and board, leading to a 2x revenue growth and the company's eventual acquisition. In 2011, Mr. Lynch grew Vertica's revenue by another factor of 3x. | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
== Earlier Career Endeavors == | |||
Mr. Lynch's career consists of the following major stages: | |||
* ], where he was Senior Vice President of Data Solutions | |||
* Acopia Networks, where he was CEO from 2002<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2004/04/12/newscolumn1-Acopia-CEO-is-out-to-give-something-back.html | |||
|date=2004-04-12 | |||
|publisher=MASS HIGH TECH | |||
|title=Acopia CEO is out to give something back | |||
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/sales-selling/5985784-1.html | |||
|date=2002-08-22 | |||
|publisher=All Business | |||
|title=Acopia Networks Names Christopher Lynch President & CEO | |||
}}</ref> until the company was for over $200M in September 2007<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9008460/Q_A_Acopia_targets_EMC_NetApp_with_file_virtualization | |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9008460/Q_A_Acopia_targets_EMC_NetApp_with_file_virtualization | ||
|date=2007-01-18 | |date=2007-01-18 | ||
|publisher=Computer World | |publisher=Computer World | ||
|title=Q&A: Acopia targets EMC, NetApp with file virtualization | |title=Q&A: Acopia targets EMC, NetApp with file virtualization | ||
}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/011707-acopia.html | |url=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/011707-acopia.html | ||
|date=2007-01-17 | |date=2007-01-17 | ||
|publisher=Network World | |publisher=Network World | ||
|title=Q&A: Why Acopia didn't get a Christmas card from Network Appliance or EMC | |title=Q&A: Why Acopia didn't get a Christmas card from Network Appliance or EMC | ||
}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2006/07/31/daily33.html | |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2006/07/31/daily33.html | ||
|date=2006-08-03 | |date=2006-08-03 | ||
|publisher=Boston Business Journal | |publisher=Boston Business Journal | ||
|title=Acopia Networks hires U.S. sales chief | |title=Acopia Networks hires U.S. sales chief | ||
}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web | |||
}} | |||
*{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2004/11/01/daily24.html | |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2004/11/01/daily24.html | ||
|date=2004-11-03 | |date=2004-11-03 | ||
|publisher=Boston Business Journal | |publisher=Boston Business Journal | ||
|title=Lowell telecom Acopia signs $25M in funding | |title=Lowell telecom Acopia signs $25M in funding | ||
}}</ref> | |||
* ], where he was Vice President of Worldwide Content Delivery Networking | |||
* ], where he served as Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Support.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/18833091/q-a-with-christopher-lynch.htm | |||
|date=1999-12-21 | |||
|publisher=CRN | |||
|title=Q&A With Christopher Lynch | |||
}} | }} | ||
</ref> Lynch was instrumental in ArrowPoint’s , leading the organization’s revenue growth from zero to $250 million sales annually over 18 months and establishing 60 sales and support offices worldwide. ArrowPoint was subsequently acquired by Cisco Systems for $5.7 billion in June 2000. | |||
* Lucent Technologies, where he was Vice President of North and South American sales for the Gigabit Ethernet Products Unit. | |||
* Prominet, where he was Vice President of American Sales. Lynch built a sales and channels organization that generated revenue at an annual rate of $40 million over a seven-month period, which led to the company's acquisition by Lucent Technologies for $200 million in January 1998. | |||
* Lynch has also held sales leadership positions at Bay Networks, Wellfleet Communications, and Digital Equipment Corporation. | |||
== Education, Mentorship and Investments == | |||
Lynch earned his MBA from the McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University in 1991 and his bachelor’s degree in business management from Suffolk University in 1986. In 2011, Mr. Lynch received an honorary doctor of commercial science degree from Bentley University, and had the opportunity to .<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://commencement.bentley.edu/speakers | |||
|date=2011-05-21 | |||
|publisher=Bentley University | |||
|title=Bentley University 2011 Commendence Ceremony | |||
}} | |||
</ref> | |||
Lynch has also invested in various start-up companies. Some of his recent investments include , , , , , and . Lynch also joined the advisory board of hack/reduce<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.hackreduce.org/2012/03/christopher-lynch-joins-hackreduce-advisory-board/ | |||
|date=2012-03-21 | |||
|publisher=hack/reduce | |||
|title=Christopher Lynch joins Hack/Reduce Advisory Board | |||
}}</ref>. In 2012, he plans to help 20 companies in the Boston area get started leveraging Big Data. | |||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2012/01/23/hewlett-packard-expands-to-cambridge-via-verticas-big-data-center/ | |||
|date=2011-01-23 | |||
|publisher=Xconomy | |||
|title=Hewlett-Packard Expands to Cambridge via Vertica’s “Big Data” Center | |||
}}</ref> | |||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.crn.com/news/storage/232700122/vertica-founder-big-data-is-the-channels-biggest-new-play.htm | |||
|date=2012-03-23 | |||
|publisher=CRN | |||
|title=Vertica Founder: Big Data Is The Channel's Biggest New Play | |||
}}</ref> | |||
<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.boston.com/business/technology/innoeco/2012/03/after_departing_hp_ex-vertica.html | |||
|date=2012-03-23 | |||
|publisher=Boston.com | |||
|title=After departing HP, ex-Vertica CEO Chris Lynch has plans to make 20 investments in burgeoning 'big data' sector | |||
}}</ref> | |||
<ref> | |||
{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.justin.tv/siliconangle/b/309500065? | |||
|date=2012-02-23 | |||
|publisher=SiliconAngle.com | |||
|title=Big Data and Entrepreneurship Interview with SiliconAngle.com | |||
}}</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
=== Articles === | |||
*{{Cite web | *{{Cite web | ||
|url=http://www.technologyreview.com/communications/39912/ | |||
|url=http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2004/04/12/newscolumn1-Acopia-CEO-is-out-to-give-something-back.html | |||
|date= |
|date=2012-03-14 | ||
|publisher= |
|publisher=MIT Technology Review | ||
|title= |
|title=How Your Mobile Carrier Decides Whether to Pamper You | ||
}} | }} | ||
*{{Cite web | *{{Cite web | ||
|url=http://www.goodwinprocter.com/News/Press-Releases/2011/~/media/9E54584065D347ACA9AF92D446B2E688.pdf | |||
|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/sales-selling/5985784-1.html | |||
|date= |
|date=2011-11-01 | ||
|publisher= |
|publisher=Thomson Reuters | ||
|title=Moving at the Speed of Light | |||
|title=Acopia Networks Names Christopher Lynch President & CEO | |||
}} | }} | ||
*{{Cite web | *{{Cite web | ||
|url=http://observer.bentley.edu/issue/fall-2010/alumni-update/game-changer | |||
|url=http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/18833091/q-a-with-christopher-lynch.htm | |||
|date= |
|date=2010-10-01 | ||
|publisher= |
|publisher=Bentley University Observer | ||
|title= |
|title=Game Changer | ||
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Christopher P. Lynch is an entrepreneur and angel investor based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Tenure at HP Vertica
Most recently (through March 16, 2012 ) , he served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hewlett-Packard's Database Business Unit, a role he accepted after the acquisition by HP of his latest start-up endeavor Vertica Systems in February 2011. Mr. Lynch was tapped by Vertica’s investors in 2010 to extend Vertica's technical leadership, channel partnerships and international expansion. He made significant changes to Vertica's market focus, management and board, leading to a 2x revenue growth and the company's eventual acquisition. In 2011, Mr. Lynch grew Vertica's revenue by another factor of 3x.
Earlier Career Endeavors
Mr. Lynch's career consists of the following major stages:
- F5 Networks, where he was Senior Vice President of Data Solutions
- Acopia Networks, where he was CEO from 2002 until the company was acquired by F5 Networks for over $200M in September 2007
- Cisco Systems, where he was Vice President of Worldwide Content Delivery Networking
- ArrowPoint Communications, where he served as Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Support. Lynch was instrumental in ArrowPoint’s initial public offering, leading the organization’s revenue growth from zero to $250 million sales annually over 18 months and establishing 60 sales and support offices worldwide. ArrowPoint was subsequently acquired by Cisco Systems for $5.7 billion in June 2000.
- Lucent Technologies, where he was Vice President of North and South American sales for the Gigabit Ethernet Products Unit.
- Prominet, where he was Vice President of American Sales. Lynch built a sales and channels organization that generated revenue at an annual rate of $40 million over a seven-month period, which led to the company's acquisition by Lucent Technologies for $200 million in January 1998.
- Lynch has also held sales leadership positions at Bay Networks, Wellfleet Communications, and Digital Equipment Corporation.
Education, Mentorship and Investments
Lynch earned his MBA from the McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University in 1991 and his bachelor’s degree in business management from Suffolk University in 1986. In 2011, Mr. Lynch received an honorary doctor of commercial science degree from Bentley University, and had the opportunity to address the graduates during the commencement ceremony.
Lynch has also invested in various start-up companies. Some of his recent investments include PowerInBox, Kinvey, Mortar Data, Hadapt, Hopper, and Solano Labs. Lynch also joined the advisory board of hack/reduce. In 2012, he plans to help 20 companies in the Boston area get started leveraging Big Data.
References
- "CEO of HP's Big Data Company Vertica Chris Lynch Resigns – Pledges Support to Startups". SiliconAngle.com. 2012-03-16.
- "Another HP org change". CNN Money. 2012-03-21.
- "HP loses Vertica big data boss". The Register. 2012-03-19.
- "Former CEO Chris Lynch Out at Vertica/HP: What's Next?". Xconomy. 2012-03-16.
- "HP Lead Big Data Exec Chris Lynch Resigns". Forbes. 2012-03-16.
- "HP's Big Data Company CEO Chris Lynch Resigns". i2MAG. 2012-03-16.
- "Former Vertica CEO Chris Lynch Leaves HP". CRN. 2012-03-16.
- "Ex-Vertica/HP Honcho Lynch Talks Next Steps, New Big Data Investments". Xconomy. 2012-03-16.
- "HP to Acquire Vertica". hp.com. Hewlett Packard. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- "Billerica's Vertica plans growth path after Hewlett-Packard acquisition". Boston Business Journal. 2011-04-08.
- "Vertica CEO Chris Lynch Talks HP Acquisition, Fires Back at Netezza, IBM in "Big Data" Battle". Xconomy Boston. 2011-03-28.
- "New Vertica CEO Lynch talks of plans to hire". MASS HIGH TECH. 2010-04-29.
- "Vertica appoints Christopher Lynch new president and CEO". Vertica Systems. 2010-04-29.
- "Vertica names Acopia vet Lynch to CEO post". MASS HIGH TECH. 2010-04-29.
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- "Q&A: Why Acopia didn't get a Christmas card from Network Appliance or EMC". Network World. 2007-01-17.
- "Acopia Networks hires U.S. sales chief". Boston Business Journal. 2006-08-03.
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- "Game Changer". Bentley University Observer. 2010-10-01.
Video Interviews
- Vertica's Chris Lynch on Big Data, Analytics and Entrepreneurship
- Lynch on life at Vertica post-HP Acquisition
- Lynch: Vertica Contemplated Web, Social Media from the Start
- Vertica’s Lynch on How He Identified Big Data Opportunity
- Vertica’s Lynch on the Meteoric Rise of Big Data
- Vertica’s Lynch: Fortune 500 Moving into Big Data Analytics
- Chris Lynch: Vertica Nearly Failed
- Vertica’s Lynch to Entrepreneurs: Don’t Constrain Yourself
- Business Too Dynamic for Inflexible EDW Approach Says Vertica’s Lynch
- Lynch Contrasts Vertica with Greenplum, Netezza, Aster Data
- Vertica Aims for Big Data “Analytics Everywhere” Says Lynch
- Mentors Critical for Entrepreneurs to Succeed says Lynch
- Vertica’s Lynch on Whether Big Data is a Bubble Waiting to Burst
- Chris Lynch: Big Data Reinvigorating East Coast Technology Scene
- Chris Lynch on The Anatomy of a Successful Startup
- Chris Lynch on When to Go Public, When to Stay Private
- Passion, Fearlessness Key for Startup, Entrepreneurial Success