About Me
As Managing Director and Operating Partner with Bain Capital Ventures since 2009,
John M. Connolly focuses on meeting the strategic needs of management teams and CEOs. His work with Bain Capital Ventures encompasses operational challenges that define corporate endeavors. John M. Connolly additionally holds responsibilities as Chairman of the Board at EDGAR Online, Inc., and as Board Member with LogicSource, Inc.
Mr. Connolly earned his Bachelor of Arts at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin, subsequently completing the INSEAD executive program in global management. Building on executive experience in the publishing industry, he established Mainspring, Inc., in 1996. Leading the Fortune 1000-focused strategic research and consulting firm as President and CEO, John M. Connolly oversaw its transition from a startup venture to a publicly traded firm.
In 2001, IBM acquired Mr. Connolly’s company, with a number of his former team members taking key strategic roles with the employer. In particular, they facilitated the company’s move from a technology base to business-value focus. From 2001 to 2004, John M. Connolly held roles such as IBM Strategy Group Global General Manager and Global General Manager of Financial Services.
In the years 2004 to 2007, Mr. Connolly served as President and CEO of Institutional Shareholder Services, a firm dedicated to assisting shareholders in making informed corporate governance decisions. The RiskMetrics Group bought the firm at a valuation of approximately 20-times EBITDA earnings. Prior to joining Bain Capital Ventures, John M. Connolly served as President and CEO of M|C Communications, LLC, developing medical education materials for clients in the United States and around the globe.
