Ceo
CurrentAll companies – large or small – sometimes need help created by short schedules, unavailable skills or technology, and limited resources. Whether for the company needing help or the one with a contribution to offer, I can facilitate a working connection. With over 40 years in high-tech, I know the landscape and its players.In the first half of my career, I was hands-on in with roles in engineering, marketing, business development, and general management including CEO of a couple of venture-funded startups. As the GM of the Heathkit Computer Products Group, I helped launch the Personal Computer revolution. At Atari, I led the engineering team that developed the first Home Computer. I was a member of the team that developed the first PDA, the Convergent Technologies WorkSlate. As the CEO of Infa, I led the creation of the first tablet computer. As VP of Marketing at Xircom, I led product management, product marketing, advertising, and PR for the company that developed the first network products for laptops including Wi-Fi.Now in the second half of my career, I am focused on business development where I leverage by broad technology skills and large Rolodex of contacts. In 1994, I launched a business development firm with clients that included Cisco, Hitachi, Proxim, Netopia, Virata, Cosine Communications, and many more. My contribution directly supported successful IPO’s by Virata and Cosine. In 2001, I joined Netopia - a prior consulting client - to run business development for them. The final project for Netopia was getting them acquired by Motorola. Following the acquisition, I transitioned to the same business development role for Motorola.In a bit of a circle, I am restarting my business development consulting practice and actively seeking clients – large or small, needing help or having capacity. My compensation interests are highly flexible with greater interest in leverage including performance bonuses and equity.
