Michael E. Fox Michael is a business convergence leader for the high technology industry with 20 years of operational experience. His talents cover such areas as solution sales, marketing, project/product business management, corporate development, strategic planning and capitalization. Having worked for early stage startups as well as Global Fortune 50 corporations internationally, he brings a clear understanding of market dynamics and a multi-cultural perspective. Through his extensive experience, he has acquired technology domain knowledge in hardware, software, semiconductor, telecom, wireless & security. Michael has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to translate & position highly technical innovations into cohesive corporate messages that convey compelling commercial value.  Currently, Michael consults for a number of start-up companies and is an active Venture Mentor with MIT’s Venture Mentor Program supporting over 200 initiatives focusing on technology innovation and Clean-tech. Prior, as Chief Strategic Officer for JetQue, an early stage wireless software startup, Michael defined the business model, the “goto market†roadmap, channel strategy, crafted the corporate message, achieved critical milestones & successfully engaged with top tier customers on a variety of levels.  Before JetQue, Michael was a Senior Director of Corporate Development & Strategy for Mitsubishi Electric America. At Mitsubishi, Michael created and championed the corporate “business unit convergence†initiative allowing unprecedented inter-organizational collaboration between multiple divisions. His efforts resulted in the successful launch in an industry wide consortium (HomeAPI now UPnP), assisting and growing and solidifying key clients like Microsoft and COMPAQ ($500M each) and on one occasion, was responsible for securing a $50M unseen revenue stream benefiting five business units. Prior management experience includes having worked for SONY Electronics where he was responsible for defining the strategy and driving the market adoption of the US SONY brand display initiative ($500M market). He was responsible for a 46% revenue growth for the product lines under his direct management in his first year alone.  Michael has had numerous consulting engagements in a variety of industries and disciplines. In the Silicon Valley venture capital community, he has been active in deal sourcing, due diligence & advisory services to both institutional & corporate venture capital funds. While working for one $5Billion fund, he took a portfolio company from $50Million valuation to $300Million valuation growth in only 5 months though operational execution and business development. For the start-up community, Michael has been invaluable in facilitating investment, strategic solution sales and accelerating paths to sustained profitability.  Mr. Fox has lectured internationally and published numerous white papers. He is active in alumni and trade affiliations such as MIT Club of Northern California, Silicon Valley China Wireless Association, Asia America Multi-technology Association and The Indus Entrepreneurs.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a member of the Educational Council.  Specialties: Expertise in solution sales, marketing, expanding channels, strategic planning with tactical execution, international business development & product management. Historical success in: Securing key customers, commercializing challenging business opportunities, monetizing new markets, & forging long-term strategic partnerships with focus on annuity streams. Successful pedigree in corporate messaging and planning.  Contact Cambridge, MA Cell (650) 520-7086 E-Mail: [email protected] http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfoxmit1985 (References available from the President of SONY and the EVP of Mitsubishi),Business Rainmaker and Innovation Evangelist,Design and Engineeringread more ...read less ...
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