# Mark Friedman

> Mark Friedman founded Accruent in 1995 and led its expansion in real estate and facilities management software. Following its private equity ownership chapters, he became a managing director at ST6 and held software company chairmanships including insightsoftware, Revalize, Advantive and Solovis. His documented approach combines detailed operating plans, acquisitions and executive development.

- **Role:** Chairman of the Board at Solovis; Managing Director at ST6
- **Organizations:** Accruent, ST6, Solovis, insightsoftware, Revalize, Advantive
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Tulane University, School of Engineering
- **Known for:** Founded Accruent and built its real estate and facilities software business over two decades., EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 award in Central Texas., Austin Business Journal 2016 Best CEO Legacy Award, as listed in his professional biography.

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Founded Accruent.
- **2008** — Accruent acquired FAMIS Software, extending its facilities management capabilities.
- **2011** — Accruent acquired Siterra in March and 360Facility in December.
- **2013** — Following investment from TA Associates alongside Vista, Friedman and his investors prepared a mock banker book describing the next exit.
- **2014** — Recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient in Central Texas.
- **2016** — Genstar acquired Accruent; Friedman subsequently served as chairman.
- **2017** — Began serving as managing director at ST6, according to his professional biography.
- **2018** — Became chairman of insightsoftware; Genstar announced a $2 billion cash sale agreement for Accruent to Fortive.
- **2021** — Named chairman of Revalize at its formation.
- **2022** — Named executive chairman of Advantive at its formation.
- **2025** — Announced as incoming executive chairman of Solovis in October.
- **2026** — Identified as chairman of the Solovis board in its October CEO appointment announcement.

## Achievements

- Founded Accruent and built its real estate and facilities software business over two decades.
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 award in Central Texas.
- Austin Business Journal 2016 Best CEO Legacy Award, as listed in his professional biography.
- Vista Equity Partners Executive of the Year in 2013, as listed on his LinkedIn profile.
- Served as executive chairman of insightsoftware during its growth from approximately $35 million in revenue to nearly ten times that figure by 2021.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Solovis announced Leo Rozkin as CEO on October 15, identifying Friedman as board chairman; Rozkin had assumed the role on September 21.
- **2025-10** — Solovis announced the close of its sale to Insight Partners and its partnership with ST6, naming Friedman incoming executive chairman.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-st6

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