| University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science | |
| Business Administration |
Andrew Braccia joined Accel in 2007 bringing with him a decade of operational and leadership experience. His primary areas of investment interest include consumer Internet and software businesses with a focus on web search, digital media and online advertising. Andrew currently sits on the board of OpenX, the world’s leading Open Source Ad Server.
Prior to Accel, Andrew held a variety of senior roles in business development, general management and operations with Yahoo He began his career with the company in 1998, as a member of Yahoo’s early business development team. Most recently he served as vice president of Yahoo Search, where he was responsible for all business and operational aspects of Yahoo’s consumer search business. In this capacity, he played a key role in helping to lead the company’s entry into the social search arena with the launch of Yahoo Answers and the acquisition and integration of Del.icio.us.
Previously, as vice president of business operations for the Yahoo Search and Marketplace Group, Andrew oversaw the business planning and financial performance of multiple Yahoo businesses. Andrew also served as vice president and general manager of Yahoo’s Marketplace division, which includes Yahoo Shopping, Yahoo Travel, Yahoo Real Estate, and Yahoo Autos – all leading commerce sites in their respective categories under his leadership.
As a member of the original operating team that led the development Yahoo’s in-house search technology, he also played a significant role in the acquisition and integration of several companies, including Inktomi, Overture, Alta Vista, and FAST. In addition, he helped lead the acquisition of Flickr, an important component of Yahoo’s emerging community and social search strategy.
Andrew graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He resides in the Bay Area with his wife and three children.
