Viresh’s strong vision helped InstallShield become the leading provider of innovative Internet-enabled software distribution and installation deployment solutions. A self-funded entrepreneurial venture, InstallShield’s products are the industry standard for ISV’s and developers. Macrovision Corporation purchased the company in 2004.
Viresh has received multiple industry awards including KPMG’s “Illinois High Tech Award,” Ernst & Young’s “Software Entrepreneur of the Year Award” and a mention in Silicon India Magazine’s “Top 100.” He also has been recognized by a top Chicago business publication, Crain’s Chicago Business, in the “Forty under Forty: Executives to Watch” list and the “Who’s Who in Chicago Business” list.
Viresh served as president and co-founder of TiE Midwest, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering entrepreneurship. In addition, he is a member of the Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering’s Advisory Board. Viresh earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Northwestern University.