QuSecure is a leading post-quantum security company. The mission is to create and launch vital quantum security products that will secure enterprise and government in the upcoming quantum computing era. Quantum computers pose a huge threat to our current security infrastructureWe're laser-focused on protecting our most vulnerable industries like space, government, telecommunications, banking/ finance, and energy from these threats.Let us show you how we can quantum secure your network today.

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA) specializes in Cybersecurity, Defense, and advanced learning programs and principles globally. CSGA works with our members and corporate partners to create a globalized cybersecurity superhighway that educates, certifies, accredits, and develops programming, alleviating concerns about how to protect themselves from malicious threat actors and cyber-attacks that are occurring around the world today.CSGA is made up of people vested in maintaining a more secure digital footprint. CSGA is a family made up of people who are highly driven as industry leaders and subject-matter experts who have come together to create change and pave the superhighway to digital security and freedom.

Incubating the Quantum Technology Future. Quantum Thought is the world’s premier quantum computing launchpad for the founding generation of quantum computing companies, as well as the generations to follow. Our Mission is to create incubate, launch and guide amazing quantum companies and foundational technologies that will be enable other companies to enter in a New Age

Advising the CEO and Board of this leading online ergonomic office furniture provider on product, distribution and growth strategies

Advising an exciting early stage company, iValt, providing Universal Biometric ID - Any App, Anywhere

Had the privilege of judging some very exciting startups. Really a great show and venue. Speaker/Judge a these events when requested.

Advising multiple startup companies to help them grow. Recently flown to Dublin, Ireland via Enterprise Ireland http://enterprise-ireland.com/en/ to mentor startups at the recent 2015 Web Summit https://websummit.net/. Invited to participate in in 2 round table discussions at the Enterprise X portion of the Web Summit. Also asked to hold multiple meetings with Enterprise Ireland representatives on the current US early-stage capital environment.

Machine Bio is working on advanced protein production and purification using a proprietary process to eliminate the purification step of the process, thereby saving valuable time and money for drug development and other processes.

Founder and Partner at Multiverse Capital™. Multiverse Capital™ has 3 global venture funds.Our name, Multiverse Capital™, reflects our comprehensive strategy spanning private and public global companies.

Took an equity position in GrayMeta and advising the CEO and Board of this exciting metadata company. GrayMeta™ is a real-time metadata extraction, indexing, search and visualization platform which enables an enterprise to quickly and easily operationalize vast amounts of silo-based data. GrayMeta™ uses a modular approach for maximum flexibility and scalability, allowing any enterprise to operationalize data and files from all sources and formats, even large media files. With both cloud-based and installed systems, GrayMeta™ is revolutionizing the utility of Big Data. http://www.graymeta.com/

The AlerSenseTM Smart Air Quality Sensor for Allergy, Asthma and COPD is designed to detect indoor air quality constituents which may act as ‘triggers’ for people suffering from asthma, allergies and other respiratory allergies. Triggers are contaminants present in the air that could elicit a negative response from individuals who suffer from a range of respiratory ailments. These triggers in a household may include dust, pollen, mold spores, airborne dust mite allergens and chemicals or toxins in the air. Many people with respiratory issues are affected by these pollutants, and may also be unaware of their own specific triggers, making it difficult for them to predict impending issues.

Machine Box was acquired by Veritone in September 2018. Machine Box is a technology company which built state of the art machine learning technology inside a Docker container which you can run, deploy and scale AI. I worked closely with the founders, CEO and Board to raise their first round of capital and also helped them exit via acquisition to Veritone.

The first completely private and free family information preservation system - for your family and relatives.

Served as Chief Operations Officer and promoted to President in February of 2015. Took the company public in May of 2015 having raised $7.6 million in the process. Handled all fundraising and Investor Relations including all legal and financial aspects of the offering. Directly worked with over 154 investors throughout the process which included series A, series B, and convertible note rounds of capital. Worked directly with the investment bank, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as legal counsel through the process. Additionally, oversaw sales and marketing having built a large customer pipeline with the Chief Revenue officer reporting directly to me. Also responsible for marketing as the chief marketing officer reported to me, and at a high level oversaw customer service.Left the company in good standing after completing the go-public process and raising capital to move the company forward.

Led this Social Media Strategy Company since 2007. Our focus is on helping companies utilize mobile/smartphone/tablet apps in line with other marketing initiatives. At Social G2 we help companies create/change marketing strategy via apps. We firmly believe that apps will be a continually increasing form of consumer interface so we help our clients engage in app strategies and execution in order to drive prospects, customers, traffic and create user acquisition.

Social Media and Web 2.0 Monetization Strategies - Plug and Play Incubator – Santa ClaraServed on a Panel of Web 2.0/Social Media Monetization Experts Discussed the Future of Web 2.0 and Advertising Spoke on current funding trends Answered questions about the latest monetization strategiesPaneled with: First Google Ad Exec Founder of Ad Force Founder of Query Objects

CopaCast was an early stage startup specializing in behavioral target marketing. Helped raise $700k in a seed round.

Raised over $2m for this early stage company. Headed Corporate development.

INRANGE was a $250mm publicly traded Nasdaq (INRG) listed Storage Networking company. Brought on board by the VP Marketing/CTO to spin-out an EAI product line; merged the company with CNT. Exited via sale to Brocade• Managed sales and engineering staffs• Product Line Generated $6mm in revenue 1st year• Developed complete marketing and sales plans• Drafted value added product development roadmap• Led VC Negotiations – Company cancelled plans for Spin-off post Sept 11th• Developed sales pipeline including: U.S. Secret Service, ARINC, Sabre, Northwest Airlines• Created Business development and OEM deals with IBM, EDS and othersLeft after Company sold to Brocade.

Founded Open Source Group and then merged with Olliance, Inc. (was CEO) Olliance was an open source strategy and development group.

Created and produced "Tech Watch" which was a leading Bay Area radio technology show. Interviewed dozens of tech CEOs and reported on tech stock information, and financial news around the technology sector. On air from 6 AM to 10 AM between 1998 and 2000.

Was responsible for revenue generation and customer acquisition via our online properties. Created new advertising and sponsorship monetization programs for the various online financial services sections of our sites and co-branded partner properties.Lycos acquired Quote.com

Responsible for tactical sales and marketing of Ziff-Davis products including those incorporated via the IAC acquisition.Exited after helping to sell the company to Thompson Publishing

Owned and operated a chain of 6 SF Bay Area Gold's Gyms. Converted the brand to California Athletic Clubs and sold the facilities to 24 Hour Fitness