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Austin, Tx (Remote From Beverly Hills, Ca, Hq)

The Kairos Ventures team possesses an extraordinary passion to have a huge impact on the world through the creation of companies that will improve everyone's lives and that of the generations that will follow. Kairos aims to do this by backing the very best scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs and help them transform their knowledge, ideas and discoveries into viable businesses. Ultimately, what unites Kairos with the founders of their portfolio companies and the investors in its fund is the belief that world class scientists, backed by the right investors, can have a significant impact on our world.

Pasadena, California, United States

Amorphology is leading the revolution in metal manufacturing and material innovation. The company’s patented and proven technologies eliminate the need for time-consuming and expensive machining and post processing of parts. The company has novel, proprietary alloys and applications for additive manufacturing and coatings.Amorphology is a NASA spinoff with exceptional lineage and intellectual property developed as part of the space program. Our roots are based on exclusively licensed IP through Caltech which was developed by our founder for NASA’s applications in extreme environments where mission critical components cannot be serviced.Heavily focused around bulk metallic glass alloys, coatings, and additive projects we continuously file additional patents. In addition, our projects include steel and titanium for specialty applications. Our portfolio allows for material properties that were never thought possible.

Chicago / Austin

UPDATE: Tanvas assets were sold to Third Avenue Associates in the fall of 2022.Tanvas is redefining touch by enabling you to feel what you see on any touchscreen. Despite advances in graphics, sound and vibration, today’s touchscreen is still just a lifeless window to the digital world. TanvasTouch surface haptics add a new dimension of interaction that goes beyond the buzz of vibration and brings unlimited textures and feelings to flat, physical surfaces. TanvasTouch can be built into any touch-enabled product across a wide range of applications including automotive, retail, consumer electronics, visually impaired and custom displays. The combination of sensing and haptics on the same layer and its solid-state design make TanvasTouch technology unlike anything on the market today.

Austin, Tx

UPDATE: Veros Systems was sold to Baker Hughes Energy Services in December of 2021.Veros Systems develops and applies machine learning-based algorithms to: * Continuously monitor industrial machinery (motors and their driven loads) * Gain real-time insights into operating performance * Proactively predict failures.Electrical Equipment Produces Rich DataNearly every industrial machine produces an electrical signature, either by consuming or generating electric power. That electrical signal is continuous, producing rich data which can be used for predicting future issues with your machinery.Electrical Waveform Analysis Empowers IntelligenceUsing edge measurements and processing, Veros combines rich electrical waveform data with machine learning and AI-based algorithms – leveraging over a decade of historical and event data – to provide predictive insights into machine operation and health, making the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) a reality.As VP of Finance, responsible for all general and administrative functions including venture financing coordination, financial planning, scalable financial accounting and reporting processes, business information systems selection and implementation, contract negotiation and administration, procurement, facilities management, human resource management, and legal oversight

Austin, Tx (Hq In San Diego)

Key business partner for the VP / GM of the Set Top Box business unit which markets and sells semiconductor SoCs into the cable and satellite Pay TV ecosystem. Central team member successfully selling Trident STB unit to Entropic in April of 2012. Responsibilities included a broad range of financial analysis & planning activities including proforma P&L generation, strategic planning, and pricing analysis. Key role aiding business process integration of STB unit into acquiring company headquartered in San Diego.

Austin, Tx

Key business partner for the VP / GM of the Set Top Box business unit which markets and sells semiconductor SoCs into the cable and satellite Pay TV ecosystem. Central team member successfully selling Trident STB unit to Entropic in April of 2012. Responsibilities included a broad range of financial analysis & planning activities including proforma P&L generation, strategic planning, pricing analysis, and facility relocations. Responsibilities also included the overall Corporate Planning role and management of a team of financial analysts supporting other business units and functions.

Austin, Tx

Core team member for solar energy panel manufacturing start-up developing very high conversion efficiency (> 30%) systems for use in power utility grid generation applications. Primary activities relate to securing angel, venture, or other private financing combined with government grants for company operations and growth.

Austin, Tx

Fixed duration engagement to integrate D2Audio financial processes into Intersil and manage an on-time, on-budget facility site relocation for the acquired team. Engagement extended to expand new space for two newly acquired companies.

Austin, Tx

Central team member leading acquisition of D2Audio by Intersil Corporation. Activities included acquisition strategy and negotiation coordination with key players (contacts at potential acquirers, investment banker, D2Audio Board of Directors, and outside legal counsel), preparation and management of due diligence material in an electronic data room. Responsible for all general and administrative functions at consumer electronics industry fabless semiconductor start-up company including venture financing coordination, financial planning, scalable financial accounting and reporting processes, contract negotiation and administration, procurement, cost accounting, facilities management, human resource management, and legal oversight.

Austin, Tx

Assisted four client companies with CFO level support.

Austin, Tx

Executive team member for a venture capital funded Infiniband fabless start-up company supported by a three member staff. Responsible for all financial, general and administrative functions. Performed orderly wind down of company and disposition of assets after inability to obtain 3rd round of funding.

Austin, Tx

Finance Director / Site Controller - Austin Wafer Fabrication Group (October 1997 to March 2001 – Director as of April 1998)Led 14 person analyst staff providing AMD group vice-president timely and actionable insights regarding finance and operations. Finance Manager - Texas Microprocessor Division (November 1995 to October 1997)Reestablished finance credibility within division by focusing on finance process improvements and building a creative partnership with management on strategic and tactical business decisions. Finance Manager - Fab 25 (November 1992 to November 1995)Supported the start-up director of AMD’s first 8-inch wafer fabrication facility with information and insights regarding project financial return, overall project risks, project controls, and prepared project reviews for the executive staff and AMD Board of Directors. Sr. Financial Analyst - Fab 14 (July 1989 to October 1992)

Houston, Tx

Directed the preparation of structural plans for corporate, speculative, and municipal construction projects. Initial staff assignments required professional engineering skills such as computer-aided analysis, design, and detailing. Later project engineering responsibilities included coordination with other design professionals, design-development input, construction administration, and direction of other engineering personnel.

Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Science In Civil Engineering With Honors, Structural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi - Officer; Chi Epsilon; Varisty Men's Glee Club; Delta Kappa Epsilon - Officer