Herbert Shaw Email & Phone Number

United States

Portland, Oregon Area

Provided financial advisory services to a variety of small and large businesses. Consulted to the US Department of Energy in providing a template for transferring technology to the commercial arena. Worked with a US Senator from Oregon to craft a proposal for joint government/venture capital funds to develop a pool of money to kickstart the commercialization process.Arranged over $435 million of debt and equity financing. Provided management consulting to early stage, high growth firms

Portland, Oregon Area

Firm developed new financial products that US banks could offer to their clients. Included were securities,fixed income guaranteed products, investment advisory programs, Life Insurance, Analysis of insurance companies as a service to banks and other financial institutions. Brought in management, planning, and financial structure to this entrepreneurial firm. Increased revenue over 200% and record profitability.Negotiated sale of the company to Allstate Insurance Co.in 1995.

Portland, Oregon

Sought out and investigated startup businesses that had potential for significant growth. Focus was mainly on High Technology, but also included interesting medical and retail opportunities.In 1990, our portfolio was judged to have the best return on investment for funds initiated in 1983/984 by Venture Economics, Inc. SVP was funded at $85 million.Duties also required valuation and ownership negotiations. Current Market Value of the portfolio is over $80 billion.

Sterling, Virginia

This was a special "project" to help turnaround this public portfolio company while I maintained my position at SVP. Star developed and sold high-end super computers (Array Processors) to government and commercial companies requiring ultra high speed numerical calculations. Responsible for successfully restructuring ailing portfolio company including negotiating financial packages with lenders and suppliers.Secured permanent financing through private placement. Recruited new management team and led successful financial and market turnaround.Contributed to a 200% increase in market capitalization that allowed acquisition opportunities to diversify the company's product line. Remained chairman for 9 years.

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

-Space and defense program engineering analysis, design and testing-Mission profile development for NASA Mariner and Voyager spacecraft-System design and engineering functions on DOD classified programs-Leadership role in programs to transfer technology and develop commercial enterprises-Managed product planning, sales, and marketing for succesful strategic business units

Engineering Science

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Mba Program

Bachelor’S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Founder/president Kiwanis/Key Club, Co-founder/president Penn State Flying Club, Co-winner AIAA student project.