Advisory Board
Kaveh Mahjoob - VP of Enterprise Solutions Group, Neudesic
Kaveh Mahjoob is currently the vice president of Enterprise Solutions Group, Neudesic a Microsoft Gold Certified and Managed Partner with a proven track record of providing reliable, effective solutions based on Microsoft's technology platform.
Before Neudesic, Kaveh was founder and CEO of BIR Solutions a Business Intelligence consulting company focused on developing information systems in the area of financial services and telecom. Prior to founding BIR Solutions, Kaveh served as vice president of engineering for Communicado, an early stage technology start-up. Before Communicado Kaveh was vice president of R&D for the CapitalStream Software Corporation (formerly WiredCapital) where he established the SDLC process, R&D infrastructure and support organization while growing the company. Previous to that role, Kaveh served as the vice president of products for Q Strategies and the vice president of products and support for FRx Software Corporation (now a Microsoft Division). Kaveh also served as director of R&D at the Platinum Software Corporation (now Epicor Software), where he was instrumental in the development of their roadmap and extensive product line.
Kevin Schaff - Founder and CEO, Thought Equity Motion
As CEO of Thought Equity Motion, Kevin leads the company's corporate strategy, drives product direction and positioning, raises funds, and generates awareness for Thought Equity Motion among industry analysts and potential partners. Kevin is a well-regarded entrepreneur who has successfully founded, financed, operated and sold companies from the beginning of his career. Prior to founding Thought Equity Motion, Kevin founded UPDATE Systems, Inc., an Internet e-communication company focused on delivering e-mail marketing and promotion software to aggregators of small business. In 1999, Kevin successfully negotiated the sale of UPDATE Systems to Webb Interactive Services (Nasdaq: WEBB), a leading provider of infrastructure services for local Internet commerce.
Kevin was also the President of Wind River Communications Inc., a nationally competitive design and Internet development firm formed in 1993. Under his direction, Wind River experienced growth of more than 100% each year for five consecutive years and served clients such as USWEST, Motorola, Coopers & Lybrand, and Macy's. In 1999, Kevin successfully negotiated the sale of Wind River.
Chris Scherpenseel - Strategic Consultant
Chris Scherpenseel is a CPA and strategic consultant. Chris provides both strategic planning as well as financial and operational guidance to a number early stage businesses.
Prior to forming his own consultancy, he was president and general manager of FRx Software Corporation, a Microsoft subsidiary. FRx was a leading provider of financial reporting and business intelligence applications for small and medium size companies.
Chris is a licensed certified public accountant in Colorado and has over 20 years experience in senior leadership roles in sales, marketing, finance, operations and professional services.
Chris has also held senior management positions in both the information technologies and network integration industries. He earned his Bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master's degree in finance from Colorado State University. Chris presently teaches macroeconomics at a local college and also serves on advisory boards for various businesses and universities.
The ability to establish, grow, extend, and restore trust with all stakeholders... is the key leadership competency of the new global economy.
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Author of “The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything”
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