Apple | Mobile |
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Business Dev & Design Entertainment | Social Media Tech Web Video |
Apple | Mobile |
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Business Dev & Design Entertainment | Social Media Tech Web Video |
Operates as a gaming network technology company.
Year Established: | 2006 |
Funding: | 16.8 |
Address: | 255 Shoreline Drive |
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Mail: | info@BigfootNetworks.com |
Company URL: | http://www.bigfootnetworks.com |
As a growing startup Bigfoot Networks
2010
Bigfoot Networks expands ASIA distribution with LEADTEK
March 17, 2010 - New Partnership Brings Killer
North Bridge Venture Partners,Palomar Ventures,Undisclosed Firm
Michael Howse, CEO & PresidentA skilled CEO and marketing executive, Howse's career spans more than 20 years with expertise in consumer technology, entertainment, infrastructure and networking. He was integral in creating the 3D graphics category for mainstream consumers while serving in executive roles at Creative Labs, S3 and 3dfx. As senior vice president of marketing and business development at 3dfx, he conceived and executed the strategy that increased revenue from $20 million to more than $400 million in three years by creating one of the PCs first major gaming brands with the "Voodoo" line of products. Howse was named "Marketer of the Year" in Marketing Computers Magazine / Brandweek and received an Interactive Academy of Arts & Sciences Award, along with other numerous marketing and product awards. Most recently, Howse was CEO and President of PacketHop, a wireless mesh-networking company he co-founded while serving as an entrepreneur in residence at U.S. Venture Partners. Howse launched his career in the entertainment industry as a manager and concert promoter working with the Beach Boys, Moody Blues, Ziggy Marley, Warrant, and Frank Zappa amongst others. Wayne Dunlap, Vice President, EngineeringWayne directs development of the company's high-performance online gaming technology. As former CTO and vice president of engineering at Polycom, Wayne brings extensive experience in networking and data communications. At Polycom's Video Solutions Division he was instrumental in creating the top-ranked HDX high-definition videoconferencing product line. Prior to Polycom, Wayne held technical lead and senior engineering positions with Wang Laboratories, Nomadic Systems, and The Complete PC. He has several US patents in visual collaboration. Michael Cubbage, Co-Founder and General ManagerMichael was one of the original founders of Bigfoot Networks Inc. and currently serves as the General Manager for Consumer products and the Chief Financial Officer. He has 10 years experience in a variety of different roles, including sales, finance, and operations. Previous to Bigfoot Network Inc, Michael was employed by Dell Inc., where he was primarily focused on global financial planning and large corporate sales. Michael has a B.A. in both Finance and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Harry Dickinson, Vice President, Worldwide SalesDickinson’s career includes executive roles in sales, marketing and operations at leading companies such as National Semiconductor, SCS/Mentor Graphics, Transwitch, S3 and Cygnus/Red Hat. As VP worldwide sales at graphics chip supplier S3, Dickinson helped grow the company to $500 million in revenue, establishing the company as the fastest growing company in Silicon Valley at the time. Most recently, Dickinson was COO at Artisan Components, Inc., a leading provider of physical IP products where he oversaw exponential revenue growth and the company’s acquisition by ARM Holdings. John Drewry, Vice President, MarketingJohn brings valuable leadership and product experience in the development of communications and networking solutions from startup companies and major players including Cisco, 3Com and Motorola. Previously, he was co-founder and vice president of marketing at Orative, a software company that extended VoIP systems to mobile phones, which was later acquired by Cisco. Prior to Orative, Drewry served as senior director of product management and business development at 3Com, where he helped to pioneer the early Wi-Fi industry and successfully introduced the company's first Wi-Fi products to consumer, business and OEM customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.