With over 30 years of experience in building and investing in early stage companies, Jeff is the Chief Commercial Officer of Reach, the leader in high-performance wireless power-at-a-distance. He is responsible for driving the business development, marketing, and sales strategies for Reach, which aims to revolutionize how power is delivered and consumed across various industries and applications. Jeff is also a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founder, and advisor, with a track record of creating and scaling innovative solutions in the computer networking and telecommunications sectors. He has held key executive leadership positions and transformational roles at Nokia, Gainspeed, Hatteras Networks, Cognio, Aruba Networks, Packet Engines, and FORE Systems, among others. He has also been a partner at Columbia Capital, where he made numerous investments and served on the board of directors or board observer of several portfolio companies. He continues to make angel investments and advise multiple technology startups, including DataTribe and Vecima Networks. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Board for Mindful Junkie, a non-profit focused on empowering first responders with mindfulness strategies.
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PresidentReach Mar 2022 - PresentRedwood City, California, UsPresident and Head of GTM of Reach Power.. Reach, which is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, is an early stage technology company building next generation Wireless Power-at-a-Distance solutions. Our solution does for power what WiFi did for data. The company has closed more than $40M in venture funding from DCVC, iQT, YCombinator, TransformVC, Collaborative Fund, and others. -
Ceo And FounderColibris Consulting Sep 2020 - PresentHands-on, data-driven consulting and advising group focused on helping computer networking and telecommunications companies in the area of marketing, product management, strategy, business development, sales. -
Chairman Of The BoardMindful Junkie May 2016 - PresentOur mission is to empower First Responders with mindfulness strategies to be safe, healthy, and emotionally regulated. We give First Responders tools to deal with stress and trauma, as well as increase compassion and empathy. We teach First Responders how to manage reactions, notice impulses, and work through emotions - on the job and when they go home. -
Investor & Advisor (Brain Trust)Datatribe Oct 2020 - PresentFulton, Md, Us -
AdvisorVecima Networks Inc. Sep 2020 - Feb 2022Victoria, British Columbia, Ca -
Head Of Cable Strategy, Bd, And Product MarketingNokia Jan 2017 - Aug 2020Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi -
Chief Strategy Officer, Co-Founder And Board MemberGainspeed, Inc. Aug 2016 - Dec 2016Sunnyvale, Ca, UsChief Strategy Officer, Co-founder and Board Member of Gainspeed, a Nokia Company. Responsible for Strategy, Product Marketing, and Business Development. The company was acquired by Nokia in August of 2016. -
Chief Strategy Officer And Co-FounderGainspeed, Inc. Jan 2012 - Jul 2016Sunnyvale, Ca, UsChief Strategy Officer and Co-founder of Gainspeed. Responsible for Strategy, Product Management, Marketing, and Business Development. Gainspeed, which was headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, was an early stage technology company building next generation access solutions for cable operators. Their solutions redefined how cable networks are built. The company closed more than $50M in venture funding from NEA, Andreessen Horowitz, Shasta Ventures, Juniper Networks, and Technicolor.
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PresidentHatteras Networks Mar 2008 - Mar 2010Norcross, Georgia, UsServed as President of Hatteras Networks (acquired by Adva Optical) with broad leadership responsibilities. Jeff was instrumental in Hatteras’ redirection helping lead Hatteras to 50% growth and a cash flow positive position. Jeff led all partner efforts, including building partnerships with Cisco and Alcatel-Lucent, which grew to become Hatteras' highest revenue source. Jeff drove a number of critical strategic initiatives including negotiating the arrangements to move Hatteras' manufacturing from Mexico to China. -
Evp Sales, Marketing, And Corporate DevelopmentCognio (Acquired By Cisco) Jan 2006 - Oct 2007San Jose, Ca, UsServed as Executive VP of Strategy, Sales, Marketing, and BD for Cognio (sold to Cisco). He shared day-to-day management responsibilities with the CEO and owned business-related functions, setting and leading the corporate, product and market strategy. Most notably, he built Cognio's relationship with Cisco, which led to an OEM, a technology partnership and, ultimately, an acquisition. -
Vp Of Marketing And PmAruba Networks 2005 - 2005San Jose, California, Us -
PartnerColumbia Capital 2000 - 2004Alexandria, Virginia, Us -
Vp Of Marketing & Product ManagementPacket Engines (Acquired By Alcatel-Lucent) 1997 - 1999Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi
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Senior Director Of Product ManagementFore Systems (Acquired By Marconi, Acquired By Ericsson) 1995 - 1997Kista, Stockholm, Se -
Product ManagerTtc (Became Acterna / Acquired By Jdsu) 1992 - 1994Chandler, Arizona, Us -
Project ManagerBdm International 1988 - 1990Falls Church, Va, UsWorked as a Project Manager for BDM International in Albuquerque, NM and Mclean, VA. BDM was acquired by TRW in 1997. TRW was in turn acquired by Northrop Grumman in 2002. -
EngineerDepartment Of Defense 1984 - 1988Washington, Dc, Us
Jeff White Education Details
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University Of Virginia Darden School Of BusinessBusiness -
Virginia TechElectrical Engineering
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Salem High School
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff White
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Jeff White works for Reach
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Jeff White's current role is President @ Reach.
What schools did Jeff White attend?
Jeff White attended University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business, Virginia Tech, Salem High School.
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