We have built a network of industry experts and service providers who are actively involved in the investment community and various industries through venture capital participation, private equity groups, investment banking, and placement agencies. Through their relationships, these advisors are positioned to add to our research capabilities, provide specific industry expertise and can participate in syndication of financing opportunities. Many of our advisors have significant operational backgrounds and can fill management roles (financial, marketing, and business development) with our portfolio companies.
Marcia Allen is the CEO and founder of Allen & Associates and has been the Managing Director of Elite Capital, Inc., a Southern California venture capital firm, CFO and Director of The Movie Group, (AMX), Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Development Officer for W.R. Grace & Co. (NYSE), part of the founding group of Ruby Tuesday, Inc., (NYSE), Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell, Inc.
Jonathan Kalman is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Katalyst, a private investment and advisory firm serving public and private technology and life science companies in the US, Europe, Asia and Israel.
Kent Williams is a managing member and portfolio manager of Vista Asset Management, a wealth management firm, and has provided strategic counsel and portfolio management for institutional clients at Merrill Lynch, Wood Island Associates and U.S. Trust Company.
George Rebensdorf is the founder and managing partner of The Rebensdorf Group, Inc., an investment advisory firm, serving companies primarily in the telecommunications, media and technology ("TMT") industries.
