Early Life and Education
William "Bill" Chisholm was born and raised in Georgetown, Massachusetts. He attended Brooks School, where he excelled in academics and sports. He later graduated from Dartmouth College in 1991 and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1996.
Rise to Success
Chisholm began his career working as an analyst for PaineWebber in New York. He then served as a management consultant at Bain & Company from 1996 to 2000. In 2002, Chisholm co-founded Symphony Technology Group (STG), a private equity firm focused on investments in the software and technology sectors. Under his leadership as managing partner and chief investment officer, STG has grown into a major player in the industry, with over $10 billion in assets under management. STG has completed over 100 investments.
Key Business Strategies
Chisholm's business strategy focuses on acquiring and improving middle-market software companies, shunning excessive debt. STG has a track record of buying, improving, and selling enterprise software companies for significant profits. Chisholm leads the firm's investment activities and takes a hands-on approach to managing STG companies.
Philanthropy
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