Austin McChord Named Interim CEO of Slide
The Slide co-founder took the helm as Michael Fass resigned as the company's CEO effective immediately.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Remote Work
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Austin McChord has been named the interim CEO of the business continuity and disaster recovery vendor Slide. He succeeds Michael Fass, who resigned from his position at the company.
Why it matters
The leadership change arrives as Slide scales its operations, having recently built a network of over 1,000 managed service providers (MSPs) globally.
Slide raised $70 million in March 2026, following a $25 million Series A funding round in June 2025. The company was founded in 2025 by Austin McChord, who previously founded Datto, a firm acquired by Kaseya for $6.2 billion in 2022.
The players
Austin McChord
He is the co-founder of Slide and the former founder of Datto.
Michael Fass
He is the former CEO of Slide who stepped down effective immediately.
Slide
It is a business continuity and disaster recovery vendor that launched in 2025.
Datto
It is a company founded by Austin McChord that was acquired by Kaseya for $6.2 billion in 2022.
The details
Austin McChord steps into the interim role following his co-founding of the business continuity and disaster recovery firm. Michael Fass, the departing CEO, leaves the company after Slide established its early market footing.
Timeline
2022: Kaseya acquired Datto.
2025: Slide was launched.
June 2025: Slide raised $25 million in Series A funding.
March 2026: Slide raised $70 million.
October 13, 2026: Austin McChord became interim CEO.
Market Landscape
This leadership change follows the pattern set by the 2022 Kaseya acquisition of Datto, highlighting the high-stakes environment for continuity and recovery vendors. The transition marks a pivotal moment for Slide as it positions itself for continued expansion against established IT industry incumbents.
For MSPs using the platform, the transition suggests a shift in the strategic direction of Slide's service offerings. Clients should monitor upcoming announcements regarding roadmap priorities as the new leadership settles into the role.
The takeaway
Management transitions can indicate shifting priorities for technology vendors during high-growth phases. Investors and partner organizations should watch for new policy announcements that may impact ongoing service agreements.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CRN.
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