Ed Bifulk is a seasoned professional and entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience investing time and capital into people and companies. His unwavering goal throughout his career has been to generate outstanding outcomes for all stakeholders.

Ed's entrepreneurial career began by assisting in the growth of Firepond (formerly doing business as Clear with Computers), a startup that was successfully acquired by General Atlantic Partners in 1996 for $100 million. Following the sale of Firepond, Ed dedicated nine years to Platinum Equity as a Business Development Manager, where he engaged in every aspect of the business life cycle, including deal vetting, operations, business development, and fundraising.

Most recently, Ed served as the Head of Global Business at Datasite, playing a pivotal role in the company's growth. His contributions were instrumental in Datasite's recent sale to CapVest and Blackstone for $1.425 billion in 2022.

Ed holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota, where he was a member of the Division I FBS football team.