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Adcoin Technologies has developed an engagement ad technology that converts consumer attention into digital currency. Its first product, AdCoin, is designed for mobile, video and new media to deliver engagement and conversion through positive consumer experiences.

Summerlin, Nevada, US

Palo Alto, US

Bitgo is the leader in Blockchain Security.

VentureLab was a startup incubator that invested in innovative technologies. It provided entrepreneurs with seed funds and business resources.

• Clients include Aerohive Networks, a wireless networking company, Umbra Data, an internet security firm; Dave Rand, a founder of AboveNet and a serial entrepreneur; DuPont Fabros Development (DFT), a Washington D.C..
• Sat on the Board of Directors of three start-ups.
• Developed business plans, established banking relations.
• Performed research, diligence, consulting related to potential acquisitions.
• Designed and/or implemented financial procedures and advised CEOs.
• Led investigation of ERP alternatives, implemented cost sharing arrangements.

• Link_A_Media Devices was a privately held fabless semiconductor startup, LAMD designs SOC’s (system on a chip) for both hard disc drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) storage devices. Made investor presentations.
• Closed the C Preferred and D Preferred funding rounds, totaling approximately $32 million.
• Presented and explained operating results, plans and forecasts to the Board of Directors.
• Negotiated development and supply contracts with Company’s two largest customers.
• Negotiated 45 day collection terms distributors and 90 day payment terms with the Fab.
• Negotiated pricing of production masks and extended payment terms with the Fab.

• Kelkea Inc. was an angel-funded IP reputation and anti-spam security services provider. Trend Micro, Inc. (TMIC) purchased Kelkea, Inc. in June 2005.Responsible for all finance, legal and H/R.
• Incorporated the Company, purchased assets including IP and 1,500 customers.
• Developed financial/business plans to develop and introduce new IP blocking technologies.
• Recruited a strategic Vice President of Marketing to assist in positioning the company.
• Secured angel funding in excess of $2 million.
• Secured a term sheet from a major VC, (declined due to an subsequent acquisition offer).

Ten Square was a pre-revenue startup that planned to deliver advertising content over a virtual private network, utilizing the display screens on gasoline pumps. Ten Square was unable to raise additional capital, so it ceased operations and declared bankruptcy.

• OnDisplay, Inc. (ONDS) developed, marketed, and sold a suite of software products to rapidly deploy and manage eBusiness websites. Led the Company's IPO in December 1999, raising $113 million. Vignette Corporation.
• Raised $113 million in IPO and concurrent private offering.
• Key presenter on IPO road shows and at investor conferences.
• Participated in $210 million purchase of Oberon.
• Participated in the $1.6 billion sale of OnDisplay to Vignette Corporation.
• Managed relationships with Company’s three investment bankers and four securities analysts.

White Plains, NY, US

• AboveNet Communications, Inc. (ABOV) operated data centers and provided facilities-based managed services for customer-owned web servers and high-performance Internet connectivity solutions for business-critical.
• Primary interface with shareholders and securities analysts.
• Raised $466 million in Company’s initial and secondary public offerings.
• Presented on offering road shows and at investor conferences.
• Negotiated $75 million purchase of the Palo Alto Internet Exchange (PAIX).
• Negotiated the sale of the Company to MFNX for $1.7 billion in September 1999.

• Silicon Valley Group, Inc. (SVGI) was a $850 million publicly held Company engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. During.
• Drafted and filed three underwritten public offerings, raising a total of $245M.
• Negotiated $75 million and $150 million unsecured, syndicated bank lines of credit.
• Negotiated the $23 million purchase of facilities and related improvements.
• Initiated a comprehensive cash management policy.
• Managed up to $300 million generating as much as 15% of the Company’s pre-tax income.

B.S. Business Administration With Honors, Accounting

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