Bob Kazarian Ph.D, CEO

Expertise

• Telecom, IT and Online Market Strategies

• Market Research and Statistical Analysis

• Business Economics

• Global SMB Markets

• Channel Strategy and Management 

Career

• 1980:  Founded Vector Analysis while in Graduate School. Developed and sold Practice Management Systems to medical and legal practices in New England

• 1989: Received Ph. D in Economics with Highest Honors from Northeastern University

• 1990-1992: Led the IT Market Research Practice at BIS Strategic Decisions 

• 1992:  Founded Charles River Strategies.  Merged with MSI Consulting Group to become the largest “go-to-market” research and consulting firm. 

• 1997:  Recognized at thought leader on SMB Market.  Speaker at COMDEX. Published many articles and reports designed to help IT vendors address global SMB market opportunities

• 1998-99: Consultant to IBM PartnerWorld Strategy Team

• 1999-2000: Member of IBM Small Business Advisory Council

• 1999: Charles River Strategies acquired by WPP Group PLC. , became CEO of combined companies

• September 2000:  Founded Edge Strategies Inc.

• Co-founder and Board Member of Perseus Development Co, Industry leading market research software system (sold to VOVICI in 2006).