Chad Ruff

Chad Ruff is an experienced technology executive with a strong background in software development and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the CTO at Act!, a leading provider of CRM software for small and mid-sized businesses, Chad has been instrumental in driving innovation since December 2018. Prior to Act!, Chad founded and led Kuvana, a company known for its Outlook plug-in and Gmail extension, and previously held the roles of Founder, CEO, and CTO at Salesfusion, which provided comprehensive marketing automation solutions. Chad also served as Entrepreneur in Residence at Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center, guiding startups through their growth stages. Chad’s foundational career began at Sage and Advanced Technology Consultants, culminating in degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and an MBA in International Business from Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University.