Mike P. LaVigna
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Profil
Mr. LaVigna is a founder and Managing Director of Techxas Ventures.
He is commonly referred to as "the grand-uncle of the Internet," which emanates from the important leadership role he played in commercializing the entire data communications industry and his distinctive track record of founding and building successful technology businesses.
At age 26, he co-founded and served as Vice President of On-Line Systems, a venture-backed timesharing company that went public.
At age 35, he co-founded and served as CEO of BBN Communications, a subsidiary of Bolt, Beranek and Newman that grew to over $100 million in three years.
At age 39, he became President and COO of BBN, where he directed the commercialization of numerous information technologies.
BBN's value increased over 40 times during his tenure before the company was acquired by GTE.
Mr. LaVigna also co-founded and served as CEO of EXA, a venture-backed MIT spin-off that is private today; and served as CEO and Vice Chairman of MCK Communications, a venture-backed company that completed its IPO in 2000.
Mr. LaVigna earned a BA in Mathematics from the University of Buffalo and a Masters of Science from Siena College, and he completed National Science Foundation graduate studies in mathematics and physics.
He has worked with companies such as Motive, Caleb Technologies, Nanotechnologies Inc. and TManage.
Anciens postes connus de Mike P. LaVigna
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Pinion Software, Inc.
 Pinion Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pinion Software, inc. provides information security solutions. The company's products protect high-value intellectual property during design collaboration, outsourced contract manufacturing and other technical business processes where digital data must be shared. The firm was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 05/01/2009 |
Techxas Ventures LLC
 Techxas Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Techxas Ventures LLC (Techxas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Bruce Ezell and Michael LaVigna. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Fondateur | 14/04/2008 |
| EXA CORP | President | - |
Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc.
 Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Part of Verizon Communications, Inc., Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc. designs and manufactures high performance computers. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Motive, Inc.
 Motive, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Motive, Inc. designs management services into internet era networks, systems and applications. It provides management automation software for broadband products and services. The company's technology products serves the industries realted to computers, communications, software and financial services. The company was founded in 1997. The company is is headquartered in Austin, TX and has offices in Europe and Asia | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Formation de Mike P. LaVigna
| Siena College | Graduate Degree |
| State University of New York at Buffalo | Undergraduate Degree |
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 5 |
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Pinion Software, Inc.
Pinion Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pinion Software, inc. provides information security solutions. The company's products protect high-value intellectual property during design collaboration, outsourced contract manufacturing and other technical business processes where digital data must be shared. The firm was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc.
Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Part of Verizon Communications, Inc., Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc. designs and manufactures high performance computers. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Process Industries |
Exa Corp.
 Exa Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Exa Corp. engages in the management, execution, and maintenance of building systems, life safety systems, security systems, and IT networks. The company was founded by Stephen A. Remondi , Gregory Papadopoulos, and Kim Molvig on November 21, 1991 and is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada. | Technology Services |
Techxas Ventures LLC
Techxas Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Techxas Ventures LLC (Techxas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Bruce Ezell and Michael LaVigna. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Finance |
Motive, Inc.
Motive, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Motive, Inc. designs management services into internet era networks, systems and applications. It provides management automation software for broadband products and services. The company's technology products serves the industries realted to computers, communications, software and financial services. The company was founded in 1997. The company is is headquartered in Austin, TX and has offices in Europe and Asia | Technology Services |
