Go Big or Go Home!

Venture Partner / Founder

General Catalyst / Datto

Austin McChord founded Datto in 2007 as a college student and served as the CEO of the company for more than ten years. With a decidedly “all-in” commitment to MSP selling partners, Austin grew Datto to a global company with more than 14,000 MSP partners through organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. With 32 offices around the globe, Datto has earned hundreds of awards for growth, outstanding workplace, product excellence and technical support. Austin is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, was named to Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30, and earned recognition as one of the nation's top 50 philanthropists in 2017 by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. He is a mentor to young entrepreneurs and has spoken around the world on topics such as net neutrality and how tech is transforming business and society across America.