Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
1 mention(s) identify BRIAN SHARPLES as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| YELP INC | 2021-04-23 | Mr. Sharples holds a B.S. in Math and Economics from Colby College and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. | Has a B.S. in Math and Economics and experience leading technology and e-commerce companies, indicating technical skills relevant to programming. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2019-04-22 | Brian Sharples is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and advisor to technology and e-commerce companies. Mr. Sharples most recently served as Chairman of Twyla Inc., an online fine art marketplace that he co-founded, from October 2016 to December 2018. Mr. Sharples previously served as Chief Executive Officer of HomeAway, Inc., a vacation rental marketplace he co-founded, from April 2004 to September 2016, as President from April 2004 to May 2014 and as Chairman from March 2011 to December 2015. Prior to founding HomeAway, Mr. Sharples was an angel investor from 2001 to 2004 and also served as Chief Executive Officer of Elysium Partners, Inc., a company in the vacation club ownership market, from 2002 to 2003. Mr. Sharples was President of IntelliQuest Information Group from 1990 to 1996 and Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 2000. Mr. Sharples holds a B.S. in math and economics from Colby College and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. |
| 2020-05-21 | Mr. Sharples holds a B.S. in math and economics from Colby College and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. |
| 2021-04-23 | Mr. Sharples holds a B.S. in Math and Economics from Colby College and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-03-09