Steven Willis
Investment Committee Member at Maroon Venture Partners LLC
Profile
Steven Willis is the founder of Wellfleet Communications, Inc. (1986), Valley Venture Mentors, Inc. (2011), and Argon Networks, Inc. (1996).
At Argon Networks, Inc., he held the title of CTO from 1996 to 1999.
Currently, he is an Advisor at Gamalon, Inc. (since 2018) and an Investment Committee Member at Maroon Venture Partners LLC (since 2017).
Previously, he held the position of Vice President-Advanced Technology at DataPower Technology, Inc. (2002-2005) and CTO at Overlook Networks (2009-2010).
He was also a Board Member at Solano Labs, Inc. (2011-2018).
Mr. Willis is an undergraduate degree holder from the University of Massachusetts (1978).
Steven Willis active positions
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Maroon Venture Partners LLC
Maroon Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Maroon Venture Partners LLC (Maroon Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts. | Investment Committee Member | 01/01/2017 |
Gamalon, Inc.
Gamalon, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gamalon, Inc. develops machine intelligence data software for e-Commerce platforms and manufacturing companies. It develop a technique that lets machines learns to recognize concepts in images or text much more efficiently. The company was founded by Ben Vigoda in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2018 |
Former positions of Steven Willis
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Solano Labs, Inc.
Solano Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Solano Labs, Inc. develops software testing tools. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by William Josephson. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
Valley Venture Mentors, Inc.
Valley Venture Mentors, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Valley Venture Mentors is an organization located in the heart of downtown at the innovation center. The American company's mission is to help entrepreneurs propel their ideas into successful and sustainable businesses through entrepreneurial education, curated mentorship, and networking opportunities. VVM serves as the regional entrepreneurial convener, hub, trainer, and network facilitator for entrepreneurs in western Massachusetts. The non-profit company provides unique and collaborative programs, curate meaningful connections within their region, and act as a catalyst for community and economic growth through entrepreneurship-led economic development and ecosystem building. The company's commitment is to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do, and they are dedicated to creating pathways for entrepreneurs to have equitable access to resources and opportunities to aid in the scaling and development of their companies. Founded in 2011 by Steven Willis, their vision is to support transformational development for high-growth and high-scalable startups that change the face of the economy in western Massachusetts. Hope Ross Gibaldi is the CEO of Valley Venture Mentors and is passionate about the transformative impact that entrepreneurship and education can have for individuals, communities, and the economy. | Founder | 01/12/2013 |
Overlook Networks
Overlook Networks Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Overlook Networks is an American company that provides a range of IT services including consulting, data center management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software services. The private company was founded by Mike Grady and has been led by CEO Paul Nolan since 2020. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2010 |
DataPower Technology, Inc.
DataPower Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services DataPower Technology, Inc. used provides enterprises with network infrastructure to ensure unparalleled performance, security and manageability of next-generation applications and XML web services. Its patented XML Generation Three (XG3™) technology powers the industry's first wire-speed XML-aware networking devices that provide immediate return on technology investments while streamlining application deployments. The company was founded by Eugene Kuznetsov in 1990 and was headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/01/2005 |
Argon Networks, Inc.
Argon Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Argon Networks, Inc. was a developer and manufacturer of WAN service platforms that enables the simultaneous deployment of internet, video and voice. It used to manufacture service-provider equipment with wire-speed IP routing and ATM switching. The company was headquartered in Littleton, MA | Founder | 02/01/1999 |
Training of Steven Willis
University of Massachusetts | Undergraduate Degree |
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DataPower Technology, Inc.
DataPower Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services DataPower Technology, Inc. used provides enterprises with network infrastructure to ensure unparalleled performance, security and manageability of next-generation applications and XML web services. Its patented XML Generation Three (XG3™) technology powers the industry's first wire-speed XML-aware networking devices that provide immediate return on technology investments while streamlining application deployments. The company was founded by Eugene Kuznetsov in 1990 and was headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Technology Services |
Wellfleet Communications, Inc.
Wellfleet Communications, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Wellfleet Communications, Inc. is a vendor of router & bridges and peripheral equipment for enterprise internetworks. It was located in Billerica, MA | Electronic Technology |
Argon Networks, Inc.
Argon Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Argon Networks, Inc. was a developer and manufacturer of WAN service platforms that enables the simultaneous deployment of internet, video and voice. It used to manufacture service-provider equipment with wire-speed IP routing and ATM switching. The company was headquartered in Littleton, MA | Technology Services |
CVP Management, Inc.
CVP Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CVP Management, Inc (Converge Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Nilanjana Bhowmik and Maia Heymann. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Interland Corp.
Interland Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Interland Corp. operates non-residential buildings. The company is based in Davis, CA. | Finance |
Overlook Networks
Overlook Networks Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Overlook Networks is an American company that provides a range of IT services including consulting, data center management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software services. The private company was founded by Mike Grady and has been led by CEO Paul Nolan since 2020. | Technology Services |
Solano Labs, Inc.
Solano Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Solano Labs, Inc. develops software testing tools. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by William Josephson. | Technology Services |
Gamalon, Inc.
Gamalon, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gamalon, Inc. develops machine intelligence data software for e-Commerce platforms and manufacturing companies. It develop a technique that lets machines learns to recognize concepts in images or text much more efficiently. The company was founded by Ben Vigoda in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Technology Services |
Maroon Venture Partners LLC
Maroon Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Maroon Venture Partners LLC (Maroon Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Valley Venture Mentors, Inc.
Valley Venture Mentors, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Valley Venture Mentors is an organization located in the heart of downtown at the innovation center. The American company's mission is to help entrepreneurs propel their ideas into successful and sustainable businesses through entrepreneurial education, curated mentorship, and networking opportunities. VVM serves as the regional entrepreneurial convener, hub, trainer, and network facilitator for entrepreneurs in western Massachusetts. The non-profit company provides unique and collaborative programs, curate meaningful connections within their region, and act as a catalyst for community and economic growth through entrepreneurship-led economic development and ecosystem building. The company's commitment is to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do, and they are dedicated to creating pathways for entrepreneurs to have equitable access to resources and opportunities to aid in the scaling and development of their companies. Founded in 2011 by Steven Willis, their vision is to support transformational development for high-growth and high-scalable startups that change the face of the economy in western Massachusetts. Hope Ross Gibaldi is the CEO of Valley Venture Mentors and is passionate about the transformative impact that entrepreneurship and education can have for individuals, communities, and the economy. | Commercial Services |
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