Eric Ball

Eric Ball has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Eric is currently the Co-Founder and General Partner of Impact Venture Capital, an early-stage technology investment firm. In addition, Eric serves as the Audit Chair for SoundHound, a voice AI technology company, and as the Co-Founder, Investor, and Board Chair for CapConnect+, a capital markets startup.

Eric also has experience in writing and publishing, having co-authored a nonfiction management book and authored a science fiction novel. Eric has served as an Advisor for Kyriba, a global leader in cloud treasury solutions. Eric has also held board positions, including Chair of the Audit Committee, for Glu Mobile, a mobile game developer, and Answers Corporation, an information and engagement platform.

Earlier in their career, Eric served as the Chief Financial Officer for C3 AI, a big-data private company in the energy sector. Eric also worked at Oracle, where they held the position of Senior VP and Treasurer, managing debt issuances, cash and investments, and stock buybacks. Eric was also a Fellow at the Society of Kauffman Fellows.

Overall, Eric Ball has a diverse background in finance, investment, technology, writing, and board leadership.

Eric Ball's education history begins with their undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan from 1981 to 1984, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with honors. Eric went on to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Rochester, completing it from 1984 to 1986. In the same period, Eric also attended the University of Rochester - Simon Business School, earning an MBA with a specialization in Finance from 1984 to 1987. Their academic journey continued at the Drucker School of Management, where they attained a PhD from 1995 to 2007, focusing on Finance, Strategy, and Leadership. Additionally, Eric attended the Directors College in 2012 and 2021 at Stanford University, enhancing their knowledge in that domain.