Eric Klein
Director/Board Member at Alpha Networks LLC
Profile
Eric Klein was the founder of LootWorks, Inc. (founded in 2010) and Storycatcher.com, Inc. (founded in 1998), where he held the title of Director and General Manager respectively.
He is also the founder of Klein Venture Partners LLC (founded in 2008) and currently serves as the Managing Partner.
In his current roles, Mr. Klein is a Partner at Lemnos Labs, Inc. (since 2012) and an Advisory Board Member at Alpha Networks LLC (since 2022).
Mr. Klein has held former positions as a Director at PalmSource, Inc. (in 2004), Senior Director at Dash Navigation, Inc. (from 2006 to 2008), Executive Director at Bungie Studios (in 1998), Senior Director at Dodots.com (in 2000), Director at Signal Laboratories, Inc., Vice President at Sun Microsystems, Inc. (from 2008 to 2010), Manager at Palm, Inc. (from 2001 to 2004), Senior Manager at Zen Research Plc (in 1998), and Principal at Apple International, Inc. (from 1991 to 1995).
He also served as an Advisor at Better Ventures Central LLC.
Mr. Klein obtained his graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin Graduate School in 1991.
Eric Klein active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Klein Venture Partners LLC
 Klein Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Klein Venture Partners LLC (Klein Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Eric Klein. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2008 |
Lemnos Labs, Inc.
 Lemnos Labs, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lemnos Labs Inc (Lemnos Labs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Jeremy Conrad and Helen Zelman Boniske. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2012 |
Alpha Networks LLC
 Alpha Networks LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Alpha Networks LLC develops a blockchain entertainment platform for media. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2022 |
Former positions of Eric Klein
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 Sun Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/01/2010 |
Dash Navigation, Inc.
 Dash Navigation, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Dash Navigation, Inc. provided an Internet connected navigation system. It offered dash express, a personal navigation system with Internet connectivity. The company was founded in 2003 by P. M. Farmwald and was headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/01/2008 |
PalmSource, Inc.
 PalmSource, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Palmsource, Inc. develops and licenses platform software. It has enhanced its platform with applications such as personal information management software, web browsers and e-mail. A wide range of smart mobile devices incorporate its solutions, including personal digital assistants. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2004 |
Palm, Inc.
 Palm, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/01/2004 |
| Dodots.com | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2000 |
Training of Eric Klein
| University of Texas at Austin Graduate School | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Klein Venture Partners LLC
Klein Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Klein Venture Partners LLC (Klein Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Eric Klein. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
LootWorks, Inc.
 LootWorks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services LootWorks, Inc. develops social games for web and mobile. Its premier title is Epic Swords, an action sword fighting game with intuitive swipe controls, powerful magic swords and amazing special attacks. The firm intends to develop 3D casual games with an innovative game engine that is fun for both casual and expert players. The company was founded on July 23, 2010 by Michael Kelley, Eric Klein and Ben Boos and is headquartered in Saratoga, CA. | Technology Services |
Lemnos Labs, Inc.
Lemnos Labs, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lemnos Labs Inc (Lemnos Labs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Jeremy Conrad and Helen Zelman Boniske. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Dash Navigation, Inc.
Dash Navigation, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Dash Navigation, Inc. provided an Internet connected navigation system. It offered dash express, a personal navigation system with Internet connectivity. The company was founded in 2003 by P. M. Farmwald and was headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
PalmSource, Inc.
PalmSource, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Palmsource, Inc. develops and licenses platform software. It has enhanced its platform with applications such as personal information management software, web browsers and e-mail. A wide range of smart mobile devices incorporate its solutions, including personal digital assistants. | Technology Services |
Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| Dodots.com | |
Storycatcher.com, Inc.
 Storycatcher.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of American Greetings Corp., Storycatcher.com, Inc. operates an Internet site providing next-generation digital scrapbook and creating interactive story albums. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Eric Klein. Storycatcher.com was acquired by Photoworks, Inc. on May 08, 2001. | Technology Services |
Zen Research Plc
 Zen Research Plc Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zen Research Plc designs, develops, and licenses technologies for companies that create and market components found in CD-Rom and DVD players. | Technology Services |
Bungie Studios
 Bungie Studios Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bungie Studios provides computer programming services. The company also develops computer and video games. Bungie Studios was founded by Alexander Seropian in May, 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Apple International, Inc.
 Apple International, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Apple International, Inc. sells and services used helicopters. The private company is based in Bristol, TN. | Retail Trade |
Signal Laboratories, Inc.
 Signal Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Signal Laboratories, Inc. offers research and development services focusing on RF engineering, signal processing, and electronics manufacturing. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Commercial Services |
Alpha Networks LLC
Alpha Networks LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Alpha Networks LLC develops a blockchain entertainment platform for media. | Technology Services |
Better Ventures Central LLC
 Better Ventures Central LLC Investment ManagersFinance Better Ventures Central LLC (Better Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Wes Selke and Rick Moss. The firm is headquartered in Oakland, California. | Finance |
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