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John McDonald
Founder at
UPLAND SOFTWARE, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
John T.
McDonald is the founder of Upland Software, Inc., founded in 2010, where he holds the title of Chairman since 2026.
Current jobs include Chairman at Kalido, Inc. and The AusTech Alliance; Director at Interstate Connections, Inc., BlueVenn Ltd. (since 2021), Visionael Corp., Austin Technology Council, Adestra Ltd., Upland Software UK Ltd., Altify Ltd. (since 2019), and BigCommerce, Inc. (Director since 2019); President & Director at Upland Software I, Inc.; President at Upland Software III LLC; and Member at Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Mobile Commons, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer at VideoSite, Inc. in 1998; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Tenrox, Inc.; CEO-in-Residence at AVP Management Services, Inc.; Chairman at Perficient, Inc. from 2009 to 2010; Vice Chairman at Texas Emerging Technology Fund; Chairman-Elect at The Austin Chamber of Commerce; Chairman at PeopleFund; Director at Blockbuster, Inc. in 1996; Independent Director at Commerce.com, Inc. from 2019 to 2022; Director at KIPP Austin Public Schools, People's Community Clinic, and BigCommerce Pty Ltd.; Principal at Zilkha & Co. from 1995 to 1996; Attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 1987 to 1993; Chief Financial Officer at Kmart Corp.
from 2000 to 2002; and VP-Strategic Planning & Corporate Development at New Leaf Entertainment Corp.
from 1993 to 1996.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Fordham University conferred in 1987 and graduate degree from Fordham University School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UPLAND SOFTWARE, INC. 10.23% | 29/04/2026 | 3,004,625 ( 10.23% ) | 3 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
John McDonald active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UPLAND SOFTWARE, INC. | Founder | 30/06/2010 |
Altify Ltd.
 Altify Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sales and marketing of sales methodologies & associated software applications | Director/Board Member | 03/10/2019 |
BigCommerce, Inc.
 BigCommerce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and sells software products and solutions | Director/Board Member | 11/11/2019 |
Upland Software UK Ltd.
 Upland Software UK Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs and develops prepackaged computer software | Director/Board Member | 20/03/2012 |
Adestra Ltd.
 Adestra Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides one-to-one email and lifecycle marketing solutions | Director/Board Member | 11/12/2018 |
Visionael Corp.
 Visionael Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides network resource management software for operation support systems | Director/Board Member | - |
Upland Software III LLC
 Upland Software III LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based project management and collaboration platform | President | - |
Kalido, Inc.
 Kalido, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides data warehousing and master data management solutions | Chairman | - |
Interstate Connections, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of John McDonald
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
64
1st degree connections
33
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 33 |
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Blockbuster, Inc.
 Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Provides home video cassettes, DVDs and video games rental services | Retail Trade |
Perficient, Inc.
 Perficient, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides AI technology consulting solutions | Technology Services |
Interstate Connections, Inc. | |
Kalido, Inc.
Kalido, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides data warehousing and master data management solutions | Technology Services |
Mobile Commons, Inc.
 Mobile Commons, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides mobile software services | Technology Services |
BigCommerce Holdings, Inc.
 BigCommerce Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software as a service platform for e-Commerce industry | Technology Services |
Zilkha & Co. | |
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a legal firm | Commercial Services |
VideoSite, Inc.
 VideoSite, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides multimedia broadcasting software | Technology Services |
BlueVenn Ltd.
 BlueVenn Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops software | Technology Services |
Visionael Corp.
Visionael Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides network resource management software for operation support systems | Technology Services |
Kmart Corp.
 Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates general merchandise stores | Retail Trade |
Fordham University
 Fordham University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Upland Software I, Inc.
 Upland Software I, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides project and portfolio management software solutions | Technology Services |
Tenrox, Inc.
 Tenrox, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides operational control and compliance software solutions | Technology Services |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides professional membership services | Commercial Services |
KIPP Austin Public Schools
 KIPP Austin Public Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students | Consumer Services |
Texas Emerging Technology Fund
 Texas Emerging Technology Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Exists as exchange Traded Fund | Miscellaneous |
AVP Management Services, Inc.
 AVP Management Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance AVP Management Services invests in middle market companies primarily located in Texas with a revenue of USD 50 to USD 400 million and an EBITDA of USD 10 to USD 40 million. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors. It participates in seed, early and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 25 - USD 75 million for middle market and USD 10 to USD 80 million for early stage. | Finance |
New Leaf Entertainment Corp. | |
Upland Software III LLC
Upland Software III LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based project management and collaboration platform | Technology Services |
People's Community Clinic
 People's Community Clinic Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates community health centre | Health Services |
The Austin Chamber of Commerce
 The Austin Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Austin Technology Council
 Austin Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership platform for the life sciences industry | Commercial Services |
PeopleFund
 PeopleFund Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides small business loans solutions | Finance |
The AusTech Alliance | |
BigCommerce, Inc.
BigCommerce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and sells software products and solutions | Technology Services |
Upland Software, Inc.
 Upland Software, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based enterprise work management software | Technology Services |
BigCommerce Pty Ltd.
 BigCommerce Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops eCommerce platform | Technology Services |
Adestra Ltd.
Adestra Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides one-to-one email and lifecycle marketing solutions | Commercial Services |
Fordham University School of Law
 Fordham University School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Upland Software UK Ltd.
Upland Software UK Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs and develops prepackaged computer software | Technology Services |
Altify Ltd.
Altify Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sales and marketing of sales methodologies & associated software applications | Distribution Services |
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