Ralph Turfus

Ralph is an accomplished technology entrepreneur who has spent three decades in the IT sector.  Most recently, he was founder and CEO of Class Software, a leading developer of software for municipal government.  In 2004, Class was acquired by California-based Active Network in a private equity-financed transaction.  An engineer/MBA, Ralph’s passion is developing the marketing and sales capabilities of entrepreneurial technologists.  He is a highly-regarded speaker on the topic and is a hand-on angel investor and mentor who is active with the founders of numerous next-generation technology companies emerging on Canada’s west coast.  In recognition of his business success and industry contributions he was named the B.C. Technology Industry Association’s “Person of the Year” in 2006.