15 years+ corporate development and technology investment banking in electronics industry; semiconductors, semiconductor equipment, wireless, electronic and optical components, IT consulting, software, distribution.

Formerly President of Hakuto America, a division of Hakuto Co., Ltd (Japanese technology-oriented trading company).  Fluent in Japanese.

Director of Hakuto’s investment program in the US, ultimately supervising investments in 11 technology companies.

5 years’ deal-making experience at OEM Capital, a boutique investment bank focused on technology.

Co-Founder of an Illinois distributor of electronic components such as switches, audio components, and batteries (sold).

MBA Yale University

BA University of California (Berkeley)