Chris Hoffmann
Senior Principal/Research Director, TripleTree LLC
Joined TripleTree in 2005
20 years of experience as an operating/sales executive, consultant, and analyst in the technology industry
Former President of Tier 1 Research; executive positions at Gartner, GE Capital and IBM Global Services
2006-Present SIIA Software Division Board member
BA, University of Minnesota-Duluth; advanced studies through the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University
Chris joined TripleTree in August 2005. He has over 20 years of experience as an operating executive, consultant and analyst in the technology industry. He leverages this experience at TripleTree in his role as Research Director as well as assisting on transaction activity in the areas of software and technology services. Chris joins the firm from Tier1 Research, where he was president and lead analyst for the enterprise software sector. At Tier1, Chris architected the growth of the firm toward a successful acquisition in June 2005 by The 451 Group. Prior to Tier1 Research, Chris held executive positions at Zamba Solutions, Gartner, GE Capital Consulting, IBM Global Services and a consulting firm which he founded. He has worked with the world's leading technology firms including IBM, Microsoft, Accenture, EDS and HP; has been quoted in numerous trade and industry publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and Investors Business Daily; he is a frequent presenter at industry events.
Chris earned a BA in Marketing from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and has completed advanced studies through the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University. He currently serves as a Board Member for Lakeview Hospital and the Boy Scouts.
About TripleTree LLC
TripleTree is a research-based investment bank focused on the Technology and Business to excellence, quality work product and ability to execute against expectations are unmatched in the field of investment banking. The intellectual capital brought to bear through our firm’s long-Services sectors. Our unique experience as senior operating executives and financial professionals lends us additional credibility in these sectors through a special focus on the industry verticals of Healthcare, Financial Services, e-Government & Education, and Rich Media & Retail.
Every day, our clients tell us we’re unique. Our extensive experience, broad network, commitment standing commitment to primary research affords exceptional market access and business insight that permeates our work in mergers and acquisitions, capital formation and strategic advisory services.
TripleTree is based in Minneapolis and is privately owned.