Clifton V. (Buddy) Ray
Education:
  • M.B.I.S. - Masters of Business Information Systems - Georgia State University
  • B.B.A. - Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Major – Georgia State University
Specialization:
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Operations Management
  • Internet Technologies
  • New Media

Mr. Ray has over 35 years experience in managing and consulting with technology related businesses including programming, support, system design, operations and managing software and internet development. A lifelong serial entrepreneur, he was a founding employee and officer of several Atlanta startup technology companies including: Peachtree Software, the first micro-computer accounting software firm; Comsell a travel software firm sold to News Corporation; computer based training firm Intellimedia Sports created in partnership with ESPN; Internet developer Intellimedia Commerce; and a number of others. Ray is currently a partner in Innovations Publishing where he serves as editor and consultant. Innovations’ www.TechDrawl.com covers early stage private companies and events within the new venture community in the southeast. For the past thirty years Ray has served as a technology consultant to a wide range of national clients including News Corporation, Reed International, TV Guide, AT&T, Cox Enterprises, Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasting and others.

ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS (Current and Past)

  • TAG – Technology Association of Georgia – Member of the Top 40 Innovators Selection committee for four years.
  • MIT Enterprise Forum – Atlanta Chapter – Member, Sponsor Advisory Council.
  • Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters – Board Member for 13 years.

 

Contact:

GSU  | RCB | Dept. of Managerial Sciences  |  Entrepreneurship Center | Field Study Home

Contact Wm. Farley for comments and questions: wfarley1@student.gsu.edu