- Serge Plotkin
Serge Plotkin Associate Professor
- Phil Greer
Phil Greer is a founding partner of Opus Capital. Phil brings 35 years of venture capital investing experience to Opus Capital, having been a founding partner of Weiss, Peck & Greer in 1971, and having provided continuity of leadership of the firm since that time. Phil was an early investor and has been a director of Federal Express Corporation since 1974 where he currently serves as Chairman of the company's Compensation Committee.
- Sachin Maheshwari
SACHIN MAHESHWARI | Senior Associate sachin@opuscapital.com As a senior associate for Opus Capital, Sachin Maheshwari works with the investment team on sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities. Sachin brings both engineering and business expertise to Opus. He has worked as a software engineer for both EFI, Inc., and for Unimobile, an enterprise wireless startup acquired by EFI.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dan Avida
Dan served as an officer in the Israel Defense Force during the years 1984-1989. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering from Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology, where he graduated summa cum laude .
- Dan Phelps
Dan Phelps is a General Partner of Opus Capital leading investments in both established services companies as well as early stage companies. Previously, Dan was a Partner and founding member of Duchossois Technology Partners (DTEC), an early stage venture capital firm, where he focused primarily on networking software and system investments. While at DTEC, Dan led investments in Infoblox, Intellon, Mobilitec (acquired by Lucent), NetNearU, NextHop and Personeta.
- Ron Hoffner
Prior to helping found Opus Capital, Ron Hoffner was CFO of Robeco USA (formerly Weiss, Peck & Greer) for 15 years.
- Larry Morgenthal
LARRY MORGENTHAL , CFA | Managing Partner larry@opuscapital.com Larry Morgenthal brings substantial alternative investing experience to Opus Select Strategies, having spent more than 15 years in the field. Most recently, Larry was Managing Director of Bank of America's Alternative Investment Group, where he directed all activities across the group's $4.5 billion hedge fund, private equity and real estate platforms.
- Norm Pao
NORM PAO | Managing Partner norm@opuscapital.com Norm Pao brings more than 30 years of strong financial management and investing experience to Opus Select Strategies, particularly in the area of alternative investments. Prior to joining Opus, Norm was Chief Investment Officer of Raytheon Company's $24 billion of retirement assets. Under Norm's management, the Raytheon pension fund was one of the best performing plans in the country across multiple time periods.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lisa Togneri
Lisa joins Opus Select Strategies from the Bank of America's Alternative Investment Group where she was Director of Client Service and Sales Support. In this role, Lisa established and managed a team focused on supporting all client service aspects of the $4.5 billion platform that included hedge, private equity and real estate funds.
- Mark Michaels
MARK MICHAELS | General Partner mark@opuscapital.com Mark Michaels is a founding partner of Opus Capital where he has primary responsibility for the firm's investments in established services companies. Mark brings more than 20 years of investing and operational experience to Opus Capital. His investing experience includes serving as Managing Director with Willis Stein & Partners and as a Principal and Operating Partner with DLJ Merchant Banking Partners.
- 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.
- Gill Cogan
Gill Cogan is a founding partner of Opus Capital, bringing more than 20 years of venture capital investing experience as well as experience building and leading venture capital firms. Gill is also a founding General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and continues to serve as Managing Partner of the Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners Funds. Prior to joining Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners in 1990, Gill managed the West Coast venture capital operations of Adler & Company.
- Joachim A. Weber
- Chuck Waltier
CHUCK WALTIER , ANALYST, [HOKE]: Thanks for having the conference call. Just one follow-up, I guess, on the paid claims. If I understood correctly, or maybe you could just recount what the per-claim average was this year versus last year, and then versus pre tort reform.
- Martin F. Oppenheimer
Martin F. Oppenheimer, born 8/24/48, holds a B.A. degree from Yale University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Before joining Koonce Securities, he was a lawyer in private practice in Washington, D.C., and a partner in the predecessor organization to Opus Capital. Currently Vice President, Institutions and an Account Executive for Koonce Securities, he is also a 10% shareholder of Montgomery.
- Richard Linhart
RICHARD LINHART, ANALYST, OPUS CAPITAL: Congratulations on the quarter. A couple questions. First of all, could you give us a sense of what the rate environment is in Oklahoma, and if there are any major differences in -- regulatory differences between Oklahoma and Texas.
- Tim Kuruvilla
- Sergey Plotkin
Sergey Plotkin , Venture Partner, Opus Capital
- Dan Phelps
Dan Phelps is a General Partner of Opus Capital where he leads investments in established service companies. Previously, Dan was a Partner and founding member of Duchossois Technology Partners (DTEC), an early stage venture capital firm, where he focused primarily on networking software and system investments. While at DTEC, Dan led investments in Infoblox, Intellon (Nasdaq: ITLN), Mobilitec (acquired by Lucent), NetNearU, NextHop and Personeta.
- 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.
- Gill Cogan
Gill Cogan is a founding partner of Opus Capital, bringing more than 20 years of venture capital investing experience as well as experience building and leading venture capital firms. Gill is also a founding General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and continues to serve as Managing Partner of the Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners Funds.
- 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.
- Carol Pereira
Carol Pereira brings a strong financial background to Opus Capital with 20 years of experience in venture capital and banking.
- Nigel McNelly
Nigel McNelly , Partner Nigel joined SG Warburg in 1983 having previously qualified (ICAEW) with Price Waterhouse. He was involved in a wide range of corporate finance transactions and had senior responsibilities for SG Warburg's small and mid-size client base, working closely with private equity. For a period he was seconded to SG Warburg's Hong Kong office, before being appointed a Director in 1991.
- Aaron J. Comstock
I am a 31 yr old single JH/HS choir teacher living in Lancaster, Ohio. I keep myself very busy and am VERY passionate about all that I do. I am very involved with my job & working as the Founder and President of the Singing Men of Ohio Society of Alumni and Friends. I also spend a lot of time watching movies, doing anything with music, working on my computer, drawing portraits, watching sports, spending time with friends and my nieces and nephew.
- Amanda
My name is Amanda. I just married the most wonderful man in the world. I'm 23 and go to Capital University. I am a middle childhood education major. I can't wait to start teaching. I graduate in December. We live together and I love having our own place. I like to hang out with my friends and family as often as I can. We have a dog named Scrappy and a cat named Tux... they are so cute!
- Clint
Well, as you can tell from my headline, I believe that it is possible for a man and a sheep to maintain a long-term, loving, committed, and monogamous relationship. Some people don't understand, and that's why I prefer sheep. Sheep understand me. They cater to my needs. Sheep never say "Not tonight, honey, I have a headache." I get to watch the shows I want to watch. I get to play online games as long as I want.
- Robert Novak
Robert David Sanders Novak (born February 26, 1931) is a conservative American political commentator. Over his lengthy career, Bob Novak has become well-known as a columnist (writing "Inside Report" since 1963) and as a television personality (appearing on many shows for CNN, most notably "The Capital Gang", "Crossfire", and "Evans, Novak, Hunt, and Shields"). His memoirs was published in July 2007 entitled 'Prince of Darkness, …
- Joni Davis
My name is Joni. My life is grand. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. There is no one greater than him! I have to eat the top layer of ice cream, and I always open a magazine in the middle and read towards the front and then finish it. I am absolutley addicted to Grey's Anatomy and Heroes! Sudoku Puzzles rock! I love to cook and go to the beach. Sailing is relaxing. I like making people laugh and love to laugh!! I miss my friends.
- Connie
- J. Larry
It 's hard to sum up such a dynamic individual in so few words, but here goes something. First and foremost, I am an American, a Veteran, and a Patriot. My duty is to my family and my country, and that duty is a labor of love. My wonderful fiance..and my beautiful daughter are my life, my heart and soul. I am an English major at LSUE (soon to be at ULL), and I also work full time as the office manager of Capital Consultants.
- Nick
I am a Renaissance Man. There is nothing like being into a lot of different $hit and loving it. Cars, F1 Racing, Dancing, Business, Film Production, etc. Always have to be up for doing something new to spice things up a bit.
- Katie Nealon
I'm all about trying everything because you only get one chance to do it all. I have lots of goals for my life and I am finally on the track to making them happy. I consider myself a music addict and would love love love to work in the music industry in some way. My second love is teaching which I wouldn't be suprised if I ended up doing during my lifetime. I am a very honest and open person...some times I can be too trusting.
- Justin Cook
Together we can change the world one child at a time with the gift of music. I am a kind an outgoing person. I am irish and Love hanging out with my friends and my lovely girlfriend who I love with all my heart. Together we join in the singing as ONE VOICE.
- Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk
Eugen Ritter von Böhm-Bawerk was an Austrian economist who made important contributions to the development of Austrian economics. Trained in the University of Vienna as a lawyer where he read Carl Menger's "Principles of Economics." Though he never studied under Menger, he quickly became an adherent of his theories.
- Azam Opus