Izzi is the next solutions leader for the indispensable platforms that run the world’s technology, a major player, and a revolutionary software vendor. We offer the innovators and entrepreneurs who built the foundations of modern computing a chance to get their innovations into the hands of their ideal customers.
World-class customer support makes us the leading partner for smaller companies that feel overlooked in a big industry like mainframe. We get our companies’ solutions to customers and find the solutions customers need.
IZZI has an impressive track record of buying and growing founder-led businesses that are profitable, with ARR between $2M and $10M.
An accomplished software engineering executive with a proven track record of delivering successful solutions in database, networking, and cloud storage markets, Steve’s extensive business experience spans product growth, mentoring, budgeting, and mergers & acquisitions, with leadership roles at companies such as VMS Software, Rocket Software, Computer Corporation of America, General Dynamics, and IndraSoft. He has also shared his expertise as a visiting lecturer at Framingham State University. Currently serving as SVP at Izzi, Steve brings a blend of visionary leadership, creative problem-solving, and deep industry knowledge to the executive leadership team.
Mark joined Izzi Software after serving as Regional Sales Manager at Evolven Software following more than 18 years in senior sales roles at OpenTech Systems and Rocket Software (which acquired OpenTech in 2012). He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and new logo acquisition across startups and established software companies, and is consistently ranked as a top sales performer with a deep track record of success in leveraging innovative technology to solve complex business challenges and drive organizational growth. A Minnesota native who has lived in the Dallas area for more than 25 years, Mark has primary responsibility for directing the business development campaigns for Izzi’s acquired brands in the IBM i and IBM Z ecosystems.
Jason is the co-founder and COO of Big Band Software. He has a passion for growing companies by finding the real sources of value, bringing in what’s missing, and ramping up the operation as a whole. Jason is an experienced tech executive with a demonstrated history of scaling startups and working in the SaaS industry. He has extensive experience as a COO at Big Band Software, WebPT, Leadpages, Drip, and Media Temple, and was the Vice President, Business Intelligence and Analytics at GoDaddy.