- Anonymous Spocker
Carl Showalter is a founding partner of Opus Capital investing in Internet and data communications startups. Previously, Carl was a General Partner with Lightspeed Venture Partners.
- Jake Seid
Jake Seid General Partner, Lightspeed Venuture Partners Jake focuses on investments in systems, components and software. Prior to Lightspeed, Jake was a product line manager for Cisco Systems. He was responsible for launching and managing the industry's first DOCSIS-based cable modems and routers and led his product to win "Best of Show" and "Best Networking Hardware" at Comdex. Previously, he worked in business development for Boston Technology (Comverse) in Tokyo.
- Ravi Mhatre
Ravi Mhatre General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners ( www.lightspeedvp.com ) Ravi is a founding partner of Lightspeed Venture Partners, and primarily focuses on enterprise software and IT services investments. He has seven years of venture capital experience and six years of operating experience.
- Jeremy Liew
Venture Capitalist with deep industry experience in general managenemt, strategy and corporate/business development in the consumer media, internet and technology areas
- Dan Ciporin
Daniel T. Ciporin joined Canaan Partners in 2007 as a Venture Partner specializing in digital media and communications investments. Dan is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shopping.com, a publicly traded online comparison shopping service. As CEO of the company beginning in 1999, Ciporin oversaw the company's growth from zero to over $100 million in revenues in just 5 years, culminating in the company's initial public offering in October 2004.
- Jeremy Liew
Jeremy Liew joined Lightspeed Venture Partners in 2006 as a Partner. Previously he was with AOL, both as General Manager of Netscape, where he was responsible for a top 5 online portal and one of the leading Internet browsers, and as Chief of Staff to the CEO, Jon Miller . Jeremy joined AOL from InterActiveCorp (originally USA Networks) where he was VP of Strategic Planning, responsible for acquisitions and investments in TV networks, consumer Internet and online travel.
- Arthur Reidel
Arthur Reidel Chief Executive Officer For 25 years Arthur has helped build and scale profitable businesses in the electronic design automation, pharmaceutical software, semiconductor and communications industries. He was co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Pharsight Corporation, the leader in modeling and simulation for pharmaceutical development, and he led its IPO in August 2000.
- Barry Eggers
Barry Eggers Co-Founder & General Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners Barry is a founding partner of Lightspeed Venture Partners, and focuses primarily on enterprise infrastructure, digital media, networking, and semiconductor investments. He has nine years of venture capital experience and ten years of operating experience.
- Ken Elefant
Ken Elefant is a founding partner of Opus Capital focusing primarily on internet and software investments. Ken serves on the board of Wirefree Partners and Royalty Services and was involved with several prior investments including Virsa Systems (NYSE: SAP) and Riverbed Technology (Nasdaq: RVBD). Previously, Ken was a Senior Associate at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Prior to this, Ken was a Senior Associate and Kauffman Fellow at Battery Ventures.
- John Luongo
JOHN LUONGO | Venture Partner john@opuscapital.com John Luongo brings more than 30 years of chief executive and senior operating experience to Opus Capital. John was President, CEO and Chairman of Vantive Corporation, a Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners investment that went public prior to its acquisition by PeopleSoft (now Oracle Corporation). Previously, John was Senior Vice President of the International Division at Oracle, where he had worked since its early stages.
- Andrew G.W. Chung
Andrew joined Lightspeed in 2006 and focuses on investments in cleantech, Internet, digital media, and software. He has over eight years of investing, consulting, and operating experience. Andrew helped launch Lightspeed’s investment program in cleantech and is currently observing the boards of Coaltek (clean coal), Stion (solar), and Exclara (LED lighting)...
- Isaac Applbaum
Isaac Applbaum General Partner, Opus Capital Isaac Applbaum is a founding partner of Opus Capital where he is focusing his efforts on finding Israeli-based investments for the firm. Previously, Isaac was a Partner and Managing Director for Israel at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Isaac also brings strong operating experience to Opus Capital.
- Christopher Schaepe
Chris Schaepe Chris is a founding partner of Lightspeed Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm with $2.3 billion under management. He has 11 years of venture capital experience and focuses on investments in the areas of networking, storage and semiconductors. Prior to joining Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners in 1991, Chris worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in corporate finance and capital markets roles. Previously, he was a software engineer at IBM.
- Amal Johnson
Amal Johnson Chief Executive Officer As Chief Executive Officer, Amal brings to her position over 20 years of management and operational experience with technology and services companies. She understands intimately the challenges and responsibilities of running and growing a business, as well as the rewards that can come from building a company of enduring value. Prior to joining MarketTools, Amal was a Venture Partner with ComVentures, a communications venture capital firm.
- Ray Fortney
RAY FORTNEY :: rfortney@lges.com Ray Fortney is an experienced executive search consultant with over 30 successful years in general management, business development, and executive leadership. He has worked for Fortune 100 global companies and small venture-backed startups. He was most recently a partner at David Powell, Inc. and Spencer Stuart.
- June Bower
June Bower Vice President of Corporate Marketing June Bower is responsible for Openwave's marketing strategy, communications and corporate intelligence. Bower brings to Openwave 20 years of experience spanning product marketing, branding, and corporate communications in the telecommunications industry.
- Dave Markland
Dave Markland Dave is Prospect Venture Partners’ CFO & Administrative Partner. Dave’s responsibilities include investor relations, legal, finance, information technology and human resources, and he assists the investing team with transaction structuring and financial due diligence. Previously, Dave was CFO & Administrative Partner with Lightspeed Venture Partners from 2000 to 2005.
- Harold Friedman
Harold Friedman Chief Financial Officer Harold joined VantagePoint from Acacia Venture Partners where he spent five years as the Vice President of Finance. Prior to Acacia, he spent three years as the Assistant Controller for Lightspeed Venture Partners, a diversified venture capital and private equity firm in San Francisco.
- Ajit Deora
- Eric O'Brien
- ravi mhatre
- Lori Hoover
LORI HOOVER | Director of Finance lori@opuscapital.com Lori Hoover joins Opus Capital from Lightspeed Venture Partners where she served as Director of Finance. She previously was a Project Manager at Analytx, Inc and prior to that a Controller at St. Jude Medical Foundation. Lori holds a BA in Administration for the University of San Diego and an MBA from Golden Gate University.
- Ron Cao
- Cindy Padnos
Cindy Padnos , Venture Partner, Outlook Ventures (www.outlookventures.com) Cindy joined Outlook Ventures as Venture Partner in early 2004. In this role she has been actively involved in identifying new investment opportunities for the firm and participating in all critical investment decisions. Cindy's experience encompasses the software, telecommunications and services sectors where she has held progressively responsible positions leading up to several CEO roles.
- Eric O’Brien
Eric O’Brien Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Partner At Lightspeed, Eric focuses on investment opportunities in digital media, datacenter infrastructure, and semiconductors. He is also the point person from the US on Lightspeed's investment efforts in China. He has nine years of venture capital experience and two years of industry experience. Previously, he worked in product management at Ciena (formerly Lightera Networks).
- Joanne McDougald
- Srini Sreenivasulu
- Cynthia B. Padnos
Cynthia B. Padnos , Venture Consultant Cynthia is a Venture Consultant currently working with several top-tier venture capital funds including Outlook Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, El Dorado Ventures, BA Ventures, Gabriel Venture Partners, 3i, InterWest Ventures, Apex, Bay Partners, MDV, TPG Ventures and USVP. She has over 20 years of experience in a variety of technology operating and management consulting roles, most recently as the founder and CEO of Vivant Corporation.
- Peter Nieh
Peter Nieh Peter Nieh is a founding partner of Lightspeed Venture Partners, covering the areas of cleantech, software, and the internet. He has twelve years of venture capital experience and seven years of operating experience. Mr. Nieh has led Lightspeed's investments in energy related companies such as Coaltek, Stion and Mobius Power, and software/internet companies such as Blue Nile, Doubleclick, Informatica, and Phone.com (Openwave).
- Barry L. Cox
Barry L. Cox - Chief Executive Officer As of 2007, Mr. Cox is Softier's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cox has been a member of the board of directors of Softier since November 2004. Mr. Cox retired from active corporate management in August 2000 and since September 2000 has maintained a relationship with Lightspeed Venture Partners where he works with portfolio companies in all aspects of organizational development and strategy.
- Ravi Mhatre
Ravi Mhatre General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners ( www.lightspeedvp.com ) Ravi is a founding partner of Lightspeed Venture Partners, and primarily focuses on enterprise software and IT services investments. He has seven years of venture capital experience and six years of operating experience.
- Chris Joliet
- Jake Seid
- Dorian Momsen
- Ron Cao
Ron Cao has joined Lightspeed Venture Partners , a provider of early stage venture capital to technology companies. Cao will be Shanghai based and will focus on opportunities in the China market. Recently Cao served as managing director of KLM Capital focused on investments in the communications and semiconductor fields. Cao served on the boards or worked closely with management at MetroWave Communications, Sharewave, Opulan Technologies and Global Communications Semiconductor.
- Eric O'Brien
Eric O'Brien, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Partner
- Christopher Schaepe
Chris is a founding partner of Lightspeed Venture Partners, focusing primarily on investments in the areas of networking, storage and semiconductors. He has eleven years of venture capital experience and four years of operating experience. Prior to joining Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners in 1991, Chris worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in corporate finance and capital markets roles. He began his career as a software engineer at IBM.
- Isaac Applbaum
Isaac Applbaum is a founding partner of Opus Capital where he is focusing his efforts on finding Israeli-based investments for the firm. Previously, Isaac was a Partner and Managing Director for Israel at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Isaac also brings strong operating experience to Opus Capital. He was founder and CEO of Concorde Solutions Inc. where he broke ground bringing credit cards online in 1996-despite criticism that there would be no market for it.
- Patricia Johnson
Prior to Opus Capital, Patricia Johnson served Lightspeed Venture Partners in a similar role. Previously, Patricia held managerial roles in the areas of human resources and administration for Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. and for Wells Fargo Bank.
- Jeremy Liew