Austin founded Datto as a college student in his parents' basement. Datto started as a data backup and recovery company and went on to become the leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions purpose-built for delivery through managed service providers (MSPs). He ran the company as CEO, transforming the MSP industry from a static, break-fix business into a recurring revenue technology ecosystem. Datto was sold to Vista Equity Partners for $1.3 billion in 2017. After leaving as CEO, Austin remained a major shareholder and Board member through the company’s IPO and subsequent $6.2 billion sale to Kaseya in July 2022. After leaving Datto, Austin became a Venture Partner at General Catalyst, focusing on early-stage investments on the east coast.A graduate, trustee, and 2017 commencement speaker of the Rochester Institute of Technology, McChord is the recipient of numerous awards and distinctions including Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2015 and E&Y Tech Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016.Austin earned recognition as one of the nation's top 50 philanthropists in 2017 and is the world-record holder for the world’s largest Googly eyes which he has hung from the Outsiders Fund Headquarters in Norwalk, CT