Clifford “Cliff” Boro is an accomplished entrepreneur and financial professional with over 30 years of experience spanning hedge funds, technology development, and venture-backed startups. Known for his sharp acumen in finance and business, Cliff has built a career centered on innovation and impact, translating his deep-rooted passion for entrepreneurship into a legacy of founding, growing, and successfully exiting companies across diverse industries.
Clifford “Cliff” Boro’s career began on Wall Street, where he worked as a Trader and Systems Manager at Steinhardt Partners, developing a pioneering real-time financial performance system for Michael Steinhardt. He later served as the second-in-command at Berg Partners and honed his skills as an Associate Portfolio Manager at Soros Fund Management, working closely with George Soros and managing trading strategies focusing on the Japanese markets. These roles solidified Clifford Boro’s understanding of complex financial markets and set the foundation for his future entrepreneurial ventures.
In 1996, Clifford “Cliff” Boro co-founded Infogate, a financial information delivery platform that secured strategic partnerships with major media entities, including USA Today, CNN, and Bloomberg. Under his leadership, Infogate became a leader in its field and attracted the attention of AOL Time Warner, which acquired the company in 2003. Cliff’s knack for blending technology with business was evident throughout Infogate’s growth, and his achievements garnered him significant media attention, including praise from Walt Mossberg in The Wall Street Journal.
In 2012, Cliff co-founded Team Group and played a pivotal role in launching 6Sense. According to news reports, 6Sense is now valued at over $5 billion. Clifford served as a founding board member and was instrumental in helping to form the company.
Following the success of Infogate, Clifford “Cliff” Boro co-founded KidZui, an innovative internet search engine and browser designed for children. As CEO, he forged partnerships with Scholastic, Best Buy, and Toys R Us, cementing KidZui’s position as a trusted and award-winning resource for children and parents alike. KidZui’s success attracted the interest of Saban Brands, leading to another successful acquisition.
Cliff’s entrepreneurial journey continued as a Venture Development Partner at CVT Ventures, where he helped launch companies like Luxology and Say Media. Cliff later co-founded Simplexity Ventures, investing in early-stage tech companies such as Verse.ai and Chatmeter, both of which achieved successful exits under his guidance. His current role as a founding member of Team Group involves advising early-stage ventures and playing a critical part in the growth of 6Sense. 6 sense is now worth over 5 million dollar and likely to go public next year. Clifford “Cliff” Boro was the founding board member, and he helped form the company. Clifford Boro’s unique ability to drive value through strategic partnerships and his contributions to 6Sense have been acknowledged by its founder, Amanda Kahlow. Also, Clifford is now the CEO of Pattern Pulse Capital.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Cliff is deeply committed to community leadership. He serves as President of Congregation Beth El in La Jolla, where he has inspired the community with speeches on resilience and spirituality. Additionally, as a board member of Unscripted Learning, Clifford Boro supports children and teens on the autism spectrum through innovative educational programs that use improv comedy techniques.
In 2011, the White House honored Clifford “Cliff” Boro as a Champion of Change in recognition of his contributions to technology and community engagement. His expert opinions and business achievements have been highlighted in top media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNN.
Outside of work, Clifford “Cliff” Boro is an avid sailor and boater, and his passions have been nurtured since his early twenties when he served as a second mate on one of the world’s largest private yachts. He has crossed the Atlantic and spent a year sailing in the Mediterranean, finding inspiration in the sea’s vastness and beauty. His love for adventure and challenge on the water mirrors his entrepreneurial spirit. Cliff also draws personal inspiration from the works of Stephen Sondheim and the legacy of his father, whose influence led him to Wall Street and ignited his journey as an entrepreneur.