Corporate Officer

As an officer of the company my primary responsibility is to generate a return on the money entrusted to the company by the investors. I run every decision that I make through this filter before implementing plans, policies or strategies. In the case of a private company: "Does this action bring us closer to an exit?" and for a public company: "Does this action add value to this company?" I have other responsibilities too - my department, my people, my customers and even my vendors and other assorted stakeholders, but the investor is king.

Investment

I have been through the seed investment process, through two successful venture capital investment rounds - one with an investment bank and one without, and through one IPO. The IPO was by far the most exciting event; watching the 8x8 ticker symbol go live from the trading floor at Montgomery Securities in San Francisco was one of the most memorable days of my life. I can help you to get to that place in your company's development.

VCs that I have worked with:

Elron, Needham, Newlight Partners, Parker-Price, UMC Ventures, Vantage Point, Wasserstein and over 50 other venture investment companies who declined to invest, but with whom I maintain contact.

I can help you in your search for additional funding. I can provide strategy and corporate positioning to form an attractive investment prospect, create business plans and compelling investor presentations, line up meetings and make introductions to key Silicon Valley VCs and start-up resources.