# David DeRam

> David DeRam is an Indianapolis software entrepreneur, Greenlight Guru co-founder and former CEO. In August 2024, the company announced his transition to executive chairman as Ed Holmes became CEO. His career also includes co-founding Progeny Software, founding the Progeny Foundation for young basketball players and competing in indoor rowing.

- **Role:** Executive Chairman at Greenlight Guru (transition announced August 2024)
- **Organizations:** Greenlight Guru, Progeny Software, The Progeny Foundation
- **Education:** Indiana University Bloomington
- **Known for:** Led Greenlight Guru as co-founder and CEO through its 2021 growth investment of more than $120 million., Co-founded Progeny Software, later acquired by Ambry., Founded the Progeny Foundation supporting youth basketball, academic tutoring and life skills.

## Career timeline

- **1987-1991** — Attended Indiana University Bloomington; Evans Scholar and Little 500 competitor.
- **1996** — Co-founded Progeny Software; start year listed by Crunchbase.
- **2007** — Founded the Progeny Foundation, according to his public LinkedIn profile.
- **2013** — Co-founded Greenlight Guru.
- **2015** — Greenlight Guru secured $1.25 million and launched its quality management software.
- **2021** — Greenlight Guru received more than $120 million in growth investment from JMI Equity.
- **2021** — Placed tenth in the ages 50-54 2,000-meter race at the C.R.A.S.H.-B. World Indoor Rowing Championships.
- **2024** — Transition to executive chairman announced when Ed Holmes was appointed CEO on August 27.

## Achievements

- Led Greenlight Guru as co-founder and CEO through its 2021 growth investment of more than $120 million.
- Co-founded Progeny Software, later acquired by Ambry.
- Founded the Progeny Foundation supporting youth basketball, academic tutoring and life skills.
- Placed tenth in his age category at the 2021 C.R.A.S.H.-B. World Indoor Rowing Championships.

## Latest updates

- **2024-08** — Greenlight Guru announced Ed Holmes as CEO and David DeRam’s transition to executive chairman.

## Links

- Website: https://www.greenlight.guru/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidderam
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DeRam_David

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Last updated: 2026-10-16