Eric Apse

Eric Apse is the Global Alliances Director for Corporate Strategy at Guidewire Software, a position held since August 2015. In this role, Eric develops and manages partner relationships within the PartnerConnect-Solution alliance, specifically targeting Independent Software Vendors and Insurance Support providers as part of the Customer Success and Corporate Strategy teams. Prior to Guidewire, Eric was a partner with IBM's Venture Capital Group from January 2010 to August 2015, where responsibilities included cultivating strategic relationships within the Boston/New York ecosystem to drive innovation and identify market growth opportunities. Eric holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business from Northeastern University, completed in 1987, and attended Austin Prep.