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Master of Engineering - MEng
2016
While a broad-based lifetime tech junkie, the bulk of my investment focus is on Entertainmnent Technology (movies, music, games, sports). Sony Ventures manages Sony Innovation Fund (SIF), which invests in all stages of emerging technology companies. SIF engages with pioneering startups to help fuel the development of disruptive and transformational technologies as applied into various sectors.
2006
2006
Techstars Music (Sponsor and Mentor, 2019 - 2023) Jabali (Investor, 2024) Genpop (Investor, 2023) Noodle Cat Games (Investor, 2023) Forge (Investor, 2023) Nexus (Board Observer, 2022) Illumix (Investor, 2022) LIV (Investor, 2022 - Present) Trioscope (Investor, 2021 - Present) Kiswe (Board Observer, 2021 - Present) GGWP (Investor, 2021 - Present) DSP Concepts (Board Observer, 2020) Embodied (Board Observer, 2018 - Present) Defined.ai (Board Director/Observer, 2016 - Present) Community (Board Observer. 2017 - Present) Airmap (Board Observer, 2018 - 2021) - Acquired Mobcrush (Board Observer, 2020) - Acquired Streem (Board Advisor, 2017 - 2019) - Acquired Power Distribution Inc. (Board Director, 2006 - 2007) - Acquired
2010 - 2022
2010 - 2022
As a lifetime gadget and technology geek, I am proud to work alongside the incredible people behind Sony products and services, especially Sony Corp. and Sony Interactive Entertainment (Playstation) as well as Sony's electronics, semiconductor, and imaging businesses. We are focused on building solutions that deliver top shelf consumer experiences. My focus is on driving North America-based technology M&A, VC and growth investments, partnerships, and strategic & financial advisory.
2008 - 2010
2008 - 2010
Middle market advisory focused on operations-based companies in the industrial, technology and services sectors.
2006 - 2008
2006 - 2008
Founding member and investment professional of inaugural $350 million private equity fund (the firm currently has $850 million under management). Identified and led investments in operations-based industrial/technology companies. Active due diligence with strong strategic and operational involvement with portfolio companies. Strong portfolio returns upon exit.
2004 - 2006
2004 - 2006
Senior leadership driving $800 million profit and loss of operations and service-based business. Drove strategic analysis and decision making for M&A, divestitures, partnerships and internal operations.
2001 - 2003
2001 - 2003
Boutique research-focused technology investment bank. Responsible for all facets of semiconductor equity research focused on communications, computer, consumer electronics and industrial end markets.
1998 - 2001
1998 - 2001
Progressive roles from product manager for Pentium III Xeon to strategy development to identifying and assessing emerging technologies and companies for Intel Capital strategic investment.
1990 - 1996
1990 - 1996
Demonstrated leadership in architecting, developing and delivering successful leading edge enterprise software and technology solutions connecting plant floor operations to the front office (MRP/ERP, MES, SCADA, Quality) in over 20 manufacturing plants worldwide.
1988 - 1990
1988 - 1990
Designed and developed core product with software product development team. Depth in software development including C/C++, shell programming, X, Unix, sys admin, data modeling / database administration, development processes.