A successful entrepreneur and business executive with industry experience in developing new leading edge technology based product and service companies from the ground-up through IPO and/or acquisition. Achievements include: 1. Development of first Cable Modem for Broadband Internet - General Instrument (joined in 1988, launched first cable modem in 1995, company acquired by Motorola for $17 Billion)2. Development of first Internet Content Distribution Network for Streaming Video - InterVU (founded 1995, took public in 1998, company acquired by Akamai in 2000 for $2.8 Billion)3. Development of first On-demand Software CRM solution for Nonprofits/Govt Sector - Kintera (founded in 2000, took public in 2003 - one of top 10 public offerings of the year, acquired by Blackbaud in 2008)4. Development of Cloud-Based Payment & SaaS Platforms designed specifically for the Nonprofit and Faith-Based community in helping to streamline the raising and processing of multiple-billions in contributions. Specialties: Fintech, Business/Corporate Development, Strategic Alliances & Partnership, Identifying Profit Opportunities, Product Conceptualization & Development, Internet SaaS Platforms, Payment Processing, Business Models - Innovating/Conceptualizing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership & Management in High-Growth, Capital/Equity Investments, Negotiating / Deal Structure, Start-Up / IPO, Angel & Venture Capital
Listed skills include Start Ups, Saas, Business Development, Crm, and 39 others.