Lifelong native of Silicon Valley with a history of working in and with many of its leading companies. 20+ total years in corporate at Cisco, Apple, SuperMac (1995-2010)15+ years founding/leading Silicon Valley Executive Network (2010-present)Currently the CEO/Founder (2007-2023) of Silicon Valley Executive Network (SVEN.ORG)...a private, trusted human network and business engine for the core constituents of the Innovation Ecosystem, formed in 2007 with 2,000+ senior leaders and executives.My ongoing journey is to accelerate business and innovation by building and harnessing “trusted human networks” through traditional means and new technology platforms. Leading expert in - Human Business Networks- Accelerating Business Synergy and Business Development- Innovation Ecosystems- Regional Innovation & Economic GrowthI have an unparalleled understanding of the genetic code of Silicon Valley and how it works as a "complex system" and Innovation Ecosystem, with a unique view of its core constituents, their motivations, and interdependencies. Broad and trusted relationships across senior levels and core constituents of the Innovation Ecosystem (Tech Companies, CXO/VP Executives, Board Members, Startups, Investors, Engineers, R&D Institutions.ABOUT SVEN.ORGSilicon Valley Executive Network (SVEN.ORG) is 2,000+ senior execs from 500+ companies, restricted to the core DNA of the Innovation Ecosystem:• CXO/VP Tech Execs• Board members• Investors• Entrepreneurs• Distinguished Engineers• Academic/R&D Institutions and their leadersCAREER• SVEN: 15 yrs ( CEO/Founder, 2007-present)• Cisco: 15 yrs (1995-2010)• SuperMac: 3 yrs (1992-95)• Apple: 4 yrs (1988-92)ADVISOR TO• early stage startups• public and private companies • CXO/VP execs and Board Members• emerging/young executives• investors in all categories• companies outside of Silicon Valley• economic regions outside of Silicon ValleyEDUCATION• MBA, Santa Clara University• BS, Santa Clara University