Abby Chao

Abby Chao is an experienced leader in the SaaS industry, having served as CEO for three software businesses—Record360, e-Courier, and PackageRoute—under the Alpine Software Group (ASG). She successfully led Record360 through hyper-growth and its acquisition by Point of Rental Software in 2024, demonstrating her ability to scale and exit businesses. alpineinvestors+2

Chao is a serial entrepreneur with a strong background in FinTech. She co-founded CollegeBacker (also known as Backer), a VC-backed platform designed to simplify college savings, and contributed to its growth, helping thousands of families save for education. Her entrepreneurial journey began with an early interest in finance and technology, stemming from a science and math-focused high school education where she won a business pitch competition. alpineinvestors+3

Abby possesses a unique blend of business acumen and technical skills. After working in management consulting (McKinsey) and investment banking (Goldman Sachs), she pursued a Full-Stack Software Engineering Immersive at Codesmith to deepen her understanding of technology. This technical foundation enabled her to take on roles like Lead Software Engineer at Swell and to lead product and development initiatives across her CEO roles. coursereport+4

She is recognized for her leadership and ability to operate remotely, effectively managing multiple business units while fostering team collaboration through organized events and industry engagement. Her experience includes navigating significant challenges, such as handling a sales leader resignation and successfully rebuilding sales momentum, showcasing her adaptability and problem-solving skills. alpineinvestors