Englewood Cliffs, N.J. -- October 16, 2024 -- Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Sam Gutmann, Chief Executive Officer of Own Company, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.
Goldman Sachs selected Sam Gutmann from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. Sam Gutmann is CEO and Co-Founder at Own Company, a Series E unicorn and the clear choice for SaaS data protection and activation. A software entrepreneur and pioneer in the online and cloud backup and recovery space, Sam established Own as a backup and recovery provider for Salesforce and expanded the company into a multi-cloud SaaS data platform. Under Sam’s leadership, Own has achieved nine consecutive years of growth and has been listed on the Forbes Cloud 100, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and the Inc. 5000 list for multiple years.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of this year’s most exceptional entrepreneurs,” said Sam Gutmann, CEO of Own Company. “This achievement reflects the dedication and vision of the entire Own team. We are driven to innovate and empower our customers to protect their data — and activate it to unlock historical insights and shape predictive outcomes. I’m excited to join such an inspiring group of entrepreneurs, and I look forward to exchanging ideas that drive innovation.”
“I am thrilled to recognize Sam Gutmann as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “Sam and his team have built an impressive business that continues to grow at scale. We look forward to bringing this year’s cohort together to share insights on topics ranging from the evolving geopolitical landscape and accessing new pools of capital to using the power of storytelling to reach new audiences.”
In its 13th year, Goldman’s Builders and Innovators Summit is the can’t miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of high growth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.
About Own
Own is the clear choice for SaaS data protection and activation, trusted by thousands of organizations to ensure the availability, security, and compliance of mission-critical data, while unlocking new ways to gain deeper insights faster. Own ensures data resiliency and empowers organizations to bring historical context to life for predictive insights and inspiration. By partnering with some of the world’s largest SaaS ecosystems such as Salesforce, ServiceNow and Microsoft Dynamics 365, Own enables customers around the world to truly own their data and transform their business.
It’s their platform. It’s your data. Own it.
Learn more at owndata.com.
About Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
For press related questions about Own Company, please contact Sophie McEwan at Sophie.McEwan@owndata.com.
For press related questions about the Summit or Goldman Sachs, please contact Sophia Anthony at Sophia.Anthony@gs.com.
