Early Life and Education
Seth Boro, originally from Canada, received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University School of Business and an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Boro began his career as an analyst at First Marathon Securities, now National Bank Financial, before joining Credit Suisse in Toronto. Prior to joining Thoma Bravo in 2005, he was part of the investment team at Summit Partners, where he focused on private equity investments in technology and business services.
Rise to Success
Boro's career took a significant turn when he joined Thoma Bravo, where he became a Partner in 2010 and a Managing Partner in 2013. His role at Thoma Bravo involves leading the firm's infrastructure software and cybersecurity strategy. He is responsible for executing new deals, growing portfolio companies as an active board member, and managing the firm. During his time at Thoma Bravo, Boro has held more than 30 board seats and led over 15 exits, helping to establish one of the largest cybersecurity portfolios in private equity.
Key Business Strategies
Boro's success is attributed to his expertise in technology and cybersecurity. He regularly provides insights on sector trends and risks through media interviews and industry events. At Thoma Bravo, Boro focuses on acquiring innovative companies and working with their management teams to transform them into top operators. This partnership-driven approach has been a core strategy, fostering organic growth and creating results faster. Boro emphasizes leadership as the most important factor in successful companies, believing that great leaders make numerous small, impactful decisions.
Philanthropy
Beyond his financial endeavors, Seth Boro, alongside his wife, Jen Hamilton, founded the Room to Breathe Project. This initiative is dedicated to supporting and improving young people's mental health and well-being, particularly in under-resourced communities.
