Education
University at Buffalo
BS, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry 1971-01-01 - 1974-01-01Work Experience
Turbulent Energy
Current
Turbulent Energy
Softbank Capital
Current
Softbank Capital
Seed Capital Partners
Current
Seed Capital Partners
Softbank Inc.
Current
Softbank Inc.
Softbank Services Group
1995-08-01 - 2001-10-01
Softbank Services Group
UCA (Upgrade Corporation)
1990-02-01 - 1995-08-01
UCA (Upgrade Corporation)
Ingram Software (later became Ingram Micro)
1985-05-01 - 1988-10-01
Ingram Software (later became Ingram Micro)
Ingram Micro
1985-01-01 - 1988-01-01
Ingram Micro
SDS (Software Distribution Services)
1980-06-01 - 1985-05-01
SDS (Software Distribution Services)
Skills
Summary
Currently a Partner in Softbank Capital and a Managing Director of Seed Capital Partners, both early stage Venture Capital and Private Equity firms. Founder, President and CEO of Software Distribution Services which became Ingram Software Distribution as EVP and COO, which later became Ingram Micro (NYSE:IM). Founder, Chairman and Co-CEO of Upgrade Corporation which became Softbank Service Group in partnership with Softbank Corporation. Company now called Sitel Worldwide which over 50 facilities worldwide and a workforce in excess of 60,000. Started Venture Capital firm in partnership with Softbank. Specialties: operating background, strong rolodex, 25 years in micro computer industry.