Randy Jacops

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Operating Advisor at Elsewhere Partners

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Randy Jacops is the CEO of Idera Software, where he has driven substantial growth through a focused M&A strategy. With a background advising venture capital and private equity firms, he has a long track record of running and scaling B2B software companies. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, bold, and natural leader.

Randy is an alumnus of The Ohio State University, an institution he maintains an interest in. While his professional life is well-documented, he keeps his personal hobbies and activities private, with his university connection being his most noted non-work affiliation.

Under his leadership, Ideras revenue grew 300% over three years, largely driven by a successful strategy of acquiring and integrating over 20 companies.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

M&A Growth Strategy
He has led Idera through numerous acquisitions, viewing M&A as a key driver for growth, innovation, and challenging his team to constantly improve.
Software Company Operations
Has extensive experience improving profitability and streamlining operations as a consultant, COO, and CEO, with a focus on integrating acquired companies to exceed synergy targets.
Private Equity Investment
Serves as an Operating Advisor for a venture capital firm and has deep experience leading PE-backed companies, focusing on portfolio growth and performance improvement.

Media Appearances

Randy has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2017
Operating Advisor at Elsewhere Partners
6-2013
Chief Executive Officer at Idera Software
3-2013 - 5-2013
Chief Operating Officer at Idera Software
10-2012 - 2-2013
Operations and Performance Executive Consultant at Idera Software
9-2011
President and Founder at Jacops Executive Services LLC (dba JES LLC)

Education

Education details unavailable from The Ohio State University

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 14 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Operating Advisor at Elsewhere Partners
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Randy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Randy is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Randy

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Randy move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Randy take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Randy

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.