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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crux, a leading data integration platform focused on making external data model ready, today announced the appointment of Eric Goldstein as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With over 25 years of experience driving go-to-market strategy and revenue growth at top-tier technology companies - including VMware, Hortonworks, Mesosphere, Cockroach Labs, and most recently TileDB - Eric brings a proven track record in building high-performance teams and scaling next-generation data platforms.
“Eric’s deep experience leading GTM teams across transformative data and infrastructure companies makes him the ideal leader to fuel our next phase of growth,” said Will Freiberg, CEO of Crux. “As we expand our offerings - especially our self-service and AI-powered automation capabilities - Eric’s leadership will be critical to scaling Crux’s impact across financial services and beyond.”
Reflecting on his decision to join Crux, Eric shared:
“It’s the perfect time to join Crux as we lean into AI and modernize how external data is onboarded. I’ve spent my career solving complex customer problems, and Crux is uniquely positioned to help firms unlock data-driven value with speed and confidence.”
Eric joins Crux at a pivotal moment and will focus on accelerating go-to-market momentum, building on the success of Sphere by Crux - the company’s AI-driven platform now available in a scalable self-service mode. He sees this as a pivotal step in helping financial institutions onboard and operationalize external data more efficiently:
“The ability to deliver model-ready data with operational alpha is becoming a competitive necessity,” said Eric. “Crux is already a key partner for firms dealing with the most complex data pipelines. I’m excited to help scale this impact even further.”
Eric’s leadership philosophy centers on building teams of trusted problem solvers who can understand client pain points, provide strategic solutions, and build long-lasting partnerships. He emphasizes:
“You earn trust by doing the work - listening, understanding, and showing up with solutions that solve real problems.”
With Crux’s ongoing investments in AI, automation, and platform scale, Eric’s appointment marks a significant milestone as the company strengthens its position as the go-to external data partner for the world’s leading financial institutions.
Crux is a pioneering data integration company that provides reliable, model ready external data solutions for the financial services industry. By bridging the gap between data suppliers and consumers, Crux ensures that critical financial models and decisions are supported by accurate, reproducible data. For more information, contact our team here.
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