Profile
Howard S.
Charney is the founder of 3com Corp.
(Massachusetts) founded in 1980.
Mr. Charney was the founder of Grand Junction Networks, Inc. founded in 1992, holding the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2010.
Current jobs include Director at Ceon Corp.
and Trustee at Santa Clara University.
Former jobs include Director at Rapt, Inc., Director at Krux Digital LLC, Senior Vice President at Cisco Systems, Inc., and Industry Expert Investor at Osprey Ventures Investors from 2011 to 2016.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduate and MBA from Santa Clara University.
Howard S. Charney active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Ceon Corp.
Ceon Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides service management software solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Howard S. Charney
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2018 |
Osprey Ventures Investors
Osprey Ventures Investors Investment ManagersFinance Osprey seeks capital appreciation through the acquisition, holding and distribution of the firm's portfolio securities, which typically include equity and convertible debt. The fund invests primarily in expansion-stage companies in the business and consumer technology marketplace. Their investment style is focused on companies that primarily desire assistance in achieving the most profitable liquidity event (typically a public offering or sale of the company). The firm expects excellent execution in each of the four areas where performance matters: creating deal flow, deal selection, building value in portfolio companies, and creating liquidity. | Private Equity Investor | 14/01/2011 |
Krux Digital LLC
Krux Digital LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform for digital publishers to manage, safeguard, and make responsible use of audience data | Director/Board Member | - |
3com Corp. (Massachusetts)
3com Corp. (Massachusetts) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides voice and data networking products and services | Founder | - |
Rapt, Inc.
Rapt, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides price management and optimization software | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
3com Corp. (Massachusetts)
3com Corp. (Massachusetts) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides voice and data networking products and services | Technology Services |
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs and sells networking, security, collaboration, cloud management hardware & applications to securely connect industries and communities | Electronic Technology |
Ceon Corp.
Ceon Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides service management software solutions | Technology Services |
Osprey Ventures Investors
Osprey Ventures Investors Investment ManagersFinance Osprey seeks capital appreciation through the acquisition, holding and distribution of the firm's portfolio securities, which typically include equity and convertible debt. The fund invests primarily in expansion-stage companies in the business and consumer technology marketplace. Their investment style is focused on companies that primarily desire assistance in achieving the most profitable liquidity event (typically a public offering or sale of the company). The firm expects excellent execution in each of the four areas where performance matters: creating deal flow, deal selection, building value in portfolio companies, and creating liquidity. | Finance |
Grand Junction Networks, Inc.
Grand Junction Networks, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Supplies ethernet desktop switching products | Technology Services |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rapt, Inc.
Rapt, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides price management and optimization software | Technology Services |
Krux Digital LLC
Krux Digital LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform for digital publishers to manage, safeguard, and make responsible use of audience data | Technology Services |
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