Investor and advisor to early stage companies, including Netflix, VMWare, Fortify Software, Speech Machines, and Replay Networks. Invested in 12 early stage companies.

Working on the launch of a killer new wearable with some incredible global partners!

Company designed and produced wearable product in conjunction with Minecraft. Product shipped to over 20 countries and 35 top-tier retailers and received outstanding media and customer reviews.

Company developed type-1 linux-based hypervisor, beta tested with Credit Suisse UK and T-Systems Germany. Company pivoted to develop bootable linux products for kids.

Software, services, and infrastructure to enable multi-channel electronic retailing. Built company from 10 to 150 employees and $8 million annual revenue run rate. Achieved revenue, market development, and technology development targets while managing company below budgeted expenses. Transitioned company business model, cost structure, and management team to meet market changes.

Enterprise software for managing corporate real estate. Restructured company and drove to profitability from significant operational loss. Acquired largest competitor and merged companies to form BayLogics. Company acquired by WorkplaceIQ (2002).

Software development tools company acquired by Rogue Wave Software in 1995. Responsible for worldwide sales and marketing. Shut down company’s original line of business (IT services), launched product business, and built to market leading position.

Software quality automation tools. Responsible for worldwide sales and marketing. Built sales from $0 to $20 million annual run rate while achieving profitability each quarter. Defined and implemented sales and marketing strategy. Negotiated agreements and managed distribution in Europe and Japan. Company completed an initial public offering in 1995 and was acquired by Rational Software in 1997.

International strategy and general management consulting. Worked with client organizations to develop and implement strategic changes. Numerous client engagements, including merger integration (Fortune 500 consumer products), distribution restructuring (electronic products, medical products), market development (hardware devices), and corporate acquisitions (paper industry, manufacturing)