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Scotts Valley, Ca, Us

Zero Motorcycles is the leading electric motorcycle and powertrain brand. Combining the soul and grit of motorcycle craft with Silicon Valley technology, Zero Motorcycles is the next step in motorcycle evolution. Their mission is to elevate the riding experience for forward-thinking riders and inspire a perception shift that will transform the motorcycle industry and the world. To achieve their goal, Zero Motorcycles produces high-performance electric units that combine the most advanced technology with the best aspects of traditional motorcycles. Every Zero unit is optimized to leverage the Z-Force® electric powertrain and create a lightweight, fast, efficient, fun and superior experience.

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Providing business development and advisory services to emerging companies and venture capital firms. Using my network of relationships in the networking and components industries to help venture capital firms and public companies identify later-stage investments and acquisitions.Past clients include Bloom Energy, Control4 Energy Systems and Micromidas, HanuNet and Knackk.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Control4 is a leading provider of the operating system for the smart home, delivering intelligent control over consumer electronics products, appliances and networking systems through an easy-to-use and intuitive software interface.

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Focused on investments made by top-tier venture capital firms within the cleantech and information technology industries where my engineering background could best be applied along with my experience in sales, marketing and finance.Served on the board of Gtronix, and worked closely with many of the firm's other portfolio companies including board observer roles at Calypto, Quellan and SiTime.Analyzed early, growth-stage investment opportunities in the cleantech industry to develop JAFCO Ventures' investment strategy.

Originated Mobius’ investments in Aprio Technologies and Impinj, where he served as a board member. Served on the board of United Devices, and worked closely with some of the firm's other portfolio companies as a board observer including Danger, Dantz, HVVi Semiconductors, PocketThis and SkyPilot Networks.Key member of the investment team responsible for firm’s successful investment in Transilica, which was ultimately sold to Microtune in October 2001.

Employee #10 of this online investment bank formed through partnerships with Charles Schwab, Ameritrade and TDWaterhouse and backed by Benchmark, Kleiner Perkins and Trident. Served in multiple executive roles as company evolved including leading investment banking, business development and new product development initiatives.

New York, Ny, Us

Led execution teams in lead-managed public offerings and convertible offerings by working directly with the senior managements of issuers to write offering documents, perform due diligence and conduct road shows. Completed 14 public financings to raise more than $5 billion for such technology companies as CyberSource, Internet Capital Group, Maxtor, Pivotal, PLX Technology and STMicroelectronics.Worked extensively with private companies to guide their corporate development including helping them review strategic alternatives or prepare for equity offerings. Pursued M&A mandates by maintaining relationships with and identifying acquisition targets for leading semiconductor, personal computer and Internet companies.

Santa Clara, California, Us

Initially responsible for new business development in the Silicon Valley that required a close working relationship with distributors. Ultimately led AMD’s worldwide sales efforts with leading workstation manufacturers and coordinated sales activities across their various contract manufacturers. Provided technical sales support to customers to help resolve technical, quality or other issues that would limit potential sales.

M.B.A., Entrepreneurial Studies And Finance

B.S., Electrical Engineering