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    Glenn Argenbright

    Glenn Argenbright

    General Partner @quake Capital. Previously - founded or lead 14 startups, with 9 exits, 3 IPOs and quantifiable returns of over $5 Billion USD.

    Entrepreneur Seattle University of Califor...
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    Experience
    Strayos
    Strayos
    Board Member
    SwineTech
    SwineTech
    Board Member
    Quake Capital
    Quake Capital
    Founder, General Partner 2016 - Present (over 10 years)
    FLO
    Exit
    FLO
    CEO 2006 - 2010 (about 4 years)

    • Raised $17+ million in start-up capital and developed a hybrid LBO / stock swap mechanism
    • Completed acquisition of two competing entities - Unisys rtGO and Trusted... more Pass.
    • Partners included Accenture, Cogent, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft, Motorola & Unisys.
    • Developed successful sales bundling strategy with clients including Adobe, Apple, Astra Zeneca, Booz Allen, ING, Loral, NetApp, & SAIC.
    • Negotiated venue agreements with the Redskins, Ravens, Raiders, Rams, & NY Giants.
    Saflink
    Exit
    Saflink
    CEO 2001 - 2006 (about 5 years)
    Recruited by institutional investors to restructure the business.
    • Completed three separate acquisitions
    • Revenues grew 6X in first 12 months – revenue pipeline... more increased 25X in same period
    • Valuation increased from $8 million to $400+ million

    Winner of 34 industry awards between 2001 and 2006:
    • Inc. 500 - fastest growing companies
    • Technology Fast 500 - fastest revenue growth (#405 in 2005, #121 in 2006)
    • Software Magazine’s Software 500 (2004, 2005, 2006)
    Jotter Technologies
    Exit
    Jotter Technologies
    CEO 1999 - 2001 (about 2 years)
    Successfully negotiated sale of the company to Saflink (SFLK), netting an 11X return (cash and public stock) for Jotter’s institutional shareholders. The Company won 17 industry... more awards between 1999 and 2001.
    Intellicom
    Exit
    Intellicom
    President, Mergers & Acquisitions 1998 - 1999 (about 1 year)
    • Restructured business plan and adjusted revenue model
    • Crafted financial presentation and modified investment, legal and operational materials
    • Engineered acquisition... more by Softnet (SOFN), netting roughly 35X return for shareholders
    • Transaction increased company valuation multiple 8X over related acquisition costs
    Mediaplex
    Exit
    Mediaplex
    Founder, Co-Founder (Precursor Entity) 1997 - 1998 (about 1 year)
    Internet Extra Media Placement, which later changed its name to Mediaplex, was a pioneer in the field of online marketing and advertising. The Company was one of the initial... more developers of highly targeted web-based advertising and tracking.
    Internet Extra Media Placement
    Internet Extra Media Placement
    Founder, Co-Founder and CEO 1997 - 1998 (about 1 year)
    • Created Company’s original advertising business plan and private placement documents.
    • Raised stage 2 launch capital and hired award winning sales and development teams.
    •... more Completed 5 acquisitions (with integration) in first 12 months.
    • The Company grew from 5 employees to a staff of over 65 in roughly 12 months
    • Revenue run rate grew from a few hundred dollars to $8+ million during this same period.
    • The Company, later went public through an IPO, with a market valuation of $4+ billion.
    Founder
    Mediaplex, Quake Capital, Internet Extra Media Placement
    Employee
    Saflink, Intellicom, Jotter Technologies, FLO
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    Board Member
    SwineTech, Strayos
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    About
    Skills
    Operations Social Media Online Marketing Digital Media Content Delivery Content Acquisitions Internet Traffic Monetization Monetization Finding High Value Exits
    What I'm Looking For

    Large, defensible user populations; multiple revenue streams; unique or proprietary technologies; third party integration or tie-ins; leverage of existing populations.

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