Leadership Team

A recognized leader in the high technology software industry, Ron Friedman brings more than 30 years of sales, general management, and executive leadership expertise to FDI. Prior to joining FDI, Ron provided executive and senior management coaching, revenue acceleration, and business transformation services through his consulting practice Customized Selling Solutions International (CSSI).

Before establishing CSSI, Ron served as President and COO of Group 1 Software. During his 19-year tenure with Group 1, Friedman oversaw the firm’s initial public offering (NASDAQ – GSOF), negotiated and implemented key acquisitions, directed international expansion and grew annual revenues to over $150M. In 2003, Group 1 was sold to Pitney Bowes for in excess of $450M.

Ron also held a partnership position at Fineman & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in internal cost management programs as well as sales and marketing strategies, and he held senior management positions with two companies that provided computer services and turnkey computer solutions to wholesalers, manufacturers and public accounting firms.

“Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with companies to expand their markets – both geographically and vertically – and achieve impressive revenue and operational results. I’m pleased to work with a distinguished team of colleagues at FDI to propel the business forward.”

Paul leads all direct sales and business development activities for Flatirons. He focuses on setting and exceeding annual sales revenue targets; defining and executing go-to-market plans with strategic partners; and managing the sales team to deliver profitable growth. His responsibilities also include attracting, recruiting, and retaining senior sales leaders.

During Paul’s tenure at Flatirons, he has helped the company develop and market content-driven solutions focusing on education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, publishing and the public sector, among others.

As an executive with over 30 years of sales experience, Paul also has held senior sales and business development roles with Micro Strategies, JustSystems, Interwoven, and Plumtree. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University. Paul’s philosophy is based on connecting people with technology to get their jobs done better, faster, and at less cost. Or, as he says, “My task is to help you do what you do better.”

“I’m that person who likes guiding the conversations that help clients understand technology options and who works with you to put concrete plans in place. It’s music to my ears when clients say we brought the project in ahead of schedule and/or under budget.”

George runs R&D and engineering for Flatirons. He joined the company in 2006, having spent a number of years doing consulting, R&D and product management in the content management space. George originally ran Flatirons’ Content Technologies line of business where he oversaw engineering and project delivery before stepping into a VP of Engineering role. As Flatirons grew, George became CTO and led engineering for a multi-business organization.

George has a degree in nuclear engineering from M.I.T., is a self-proclaimed science geek, and thrives on mentoring and coaching individuals at work and through community activities. His mantra is to make the world a better place through engineering.

“At my core I‘m an engineer. I love building things: software, companies, and cultures. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with great people and led teams as we passionately developed and delivered solutions in the financial services, healthcare, publishing, and a number of other industries.”

As head of marketing at Flatirons, Julie develops and executes revenue-generating, joint marketing programs with the Flatirons sales team and channel partners. She leads branding, content and digital marketing, lead generation, communications, and marketing operations.

Julie joined Flatirons in 2012, jump-starting the marketing team and building its communications and operational infrastructure, then managing marketing through a series of acquisitions. She designed and executed a partner marketing program that was recognized in 2016 by the Enterprise Content Division of EMC (now Dell EMC) for Excellence in Partner Marketing and continuously seeks out marketing tools and builds programs to enhance communications with partners, customers, and other audiences.

Prior to joining Flatirons, Julie held roles in corporate communications, marketing communications, creative services, website management, and senior product marketing at Quark Software and StorageTek. Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in French from Kalamazoo College and a master’s degree in International Relations from American University.

“I’m a firm believer that clear and effective communications are at the heart of any successful endeavor. I thoroughly enjoy working with brilliant technologists and translating complex information into easily understood communications that connect organizations with business solutions that are right for them.”