Tom Wasserman, (Chairman of the Board) Constellation Ventures
Mr. Wasserman joined Constellation Ventures in 2001 and focuses on investments in the media and communications industries. In addition to Bridgevine, Tom also serves as a director on the board of MTM Technologies, Inc. and as an observer on the boards of Net Insight AB and VividLogic, Inc. Prior to Constellation Ventures, Tom worked in the corporate development group of 360Networks, a global telecommunications company. Earlier, he worked at the private equity firm Charterhouse Group International and at the investment banking firm of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette. Tom has received a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, graduating with distinction.
Pat Welsh, Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe
Mr. Welsh co-founded Welsh Carson Anderson and Stowe, a leading private equity firm, in 1979 and focuses on investments in the information and business services industry. Previously, he spent eight years with Citicorp Venture Capital and was President at the time of his departure. Mr. Welsh graduated from Rutgers University in 1965 and received an MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1969.
Gregory S. Stanger, TCV
Gregory Stanger has served as one of the Company's directors since February 2008. Mr. Stanger is a private investor and has served as a venture partner at Technology Crossover Ventures, a venture capital firm, since June 2005 and was an executive in residence at TCV from December 2003 to June 2005. Mr. Stanger served as senior vice president, chief financial officer and director of Expedia, Inc. from February 2002 to September 2003 and as its chief financial officer from October 1999 to September 2003. Before joining Expedia, he served as senior director, corporate development of Microsoft Corporation and held other positions within Microsoft's finance and corporate development departments since 1991. Mr. Stanger serves on the board of directors of Netflix.com, Drugstore.com, Infovell, Inc. and of Global Market Inside, Inc. Mr. Stanger received a B.A. from Williams College and an M.B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley.
Charles A. Dill, Two Rivers Associates
Mr. Dill is currently a Principal of Two Rivers Associates, a private equity firm, which is the successor to Gateway Associates, where Mr. Dill was a General Partner since 1995. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Information systems from 1990 to 1995, prior to its sale to Welsh Carson. Mr. Dill was also President of AVX Corporation (a NYSE-listed manufacturer of electronic components) from 1987 to 1990, after spending his earlier career in a number of executive positions with Emerson Electric.
Mr. Dill currently serves as a Director of Stifel Financial Corp., the parent of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company (a securities brokerage and investment banking firm); TransAct Technologies Incorporated; and Zoltek Companies, Inc., as well as several other privately-held companies.
Kevin L. Kemmerer, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
Mr. Kemmerer is Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Technology Group at Safeguard Scientifics. As a member of Safeguard’s executive team, Kevin uses his market insight, business acumen and strategic vision to identify opportunities for Safeguard to partner with entrepreneurial companies in financial and fintech/payments, healthcare IT and Internet-based businesses. Prior to joining Safeguard in June 2004, Kevin was a director with Kennet Venture Partners, where he sourced and managed software and technology-enabled services investments. He also served as a principal at Broadview International, where he co-led the firm’s Silicon Valley team focused on mergers and acquisitions in the software applications market. Earlier in his career, he was a manager in Deloitte & Touche’s Management Consulting practice and a software developer at Salomon Brothers.
Kevin received his MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his BE in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Vanderbilt University.
Vinny Olmstead, Bridgevine, Inc.
Mr. Olmstead, with more than 16 years of telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions and finance experience, Vinny Olmstead is charged with keeping Bridgevine the steadfast company it is today. Olmstead is responsible for establishing the Bridgevine strategic direction, overseeing daily operations and securing the funding necessary for company growth. Prior to Bridgevine, Olmstead served as Corporate Development and Finance vice president for GlobeNet Communications and 360networks. He also has the distinction of being one of the youngest partners at William M. Mercer (MMC), an international consulting firm, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions and business plan development for Fortune 1000 customers.