# Greg Strakosch

> Greg Strakosch co-founded TechTarget with Don Hawk in 1999, led it as CEO until 2016 and served as executive chairman until retiring in December 2024. His earlier career included EMC, Reliability Ratings and United Communications Group. Based in Naples, Florida, he is an independent director of red violet and supports education and student entrepreneurship.

- **Role:** Independent Director at red violet
- **Organizations:** TechTarget, red violet, EMC Corporation, Reliability Ratings, United Communications Group, Boston College, Fairfield Prep, Cristo Rey Boston High School, Habitat for Humanity of Collier County
- **Education:** B.A., Boston College, Fairfield College Preparatory School
- **Known for:** Co-founded TechTarget in 1999 and led its 2007 IPO., Founded Reliability Ratings in 1989; UCG acquired it in 1992., Named EY New England Entrepreneur of the Year.

## Career timeline

- **1984** — Graduated from Boston College.
- **1989** — Founded IT publishing company Reliability Ratings.
- **1992** — Joined United Communications Group when it acquired Reliability Ratings; later led its Technology Division.
- **1999** — Co-founded TechTarget with Don Hawk and became CEO.
- **2007** — Led TechTarget through its IPO and became chairman.
- **2016** — Handed the CEO role to Michael Cotoia and became executive chairman.
- **2018** — Boston College announced winners of the newly named Strakosch Venture Competition.
- **2024-12** — Retired from TechTarget in connection with the combination with Informa Tech’s digital businesses.
- **2025-03** — Joined red violet’s board, effective March 4.
- **2025-08** — Joined red violet’s compensation committee on August 28.
- **2026-03** — Joined red violet’s audit committee on March 2.

## Achievements

- Co-founded TechTarget in 1999 and led its 2007 IPO.
- Founded Reliability Ratings in 1989; UCG acquired it in 1992.
- Named EY New England Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Inducted into the min Digital Hall of Fame.
- Named B2B Innovator of the Year by Media Business.
- Greg and Peggy Strakosch supported and named Boston College’s Strakosch Venture Competition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Appointed to red violet’s audit committee effective March 2, 2026.
- **2025-08** — Joined red violet’s compensation committee effective August 28, 2025.
- **2025-03** — Joined red violet’s board effective March 4, 2025.
- **2024-12** — Retired from TechTarget in connection with its combination with Informa Tech’s digital businesses.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-strakosch-b9222a2/

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Last updated: 2026-10-15