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- Gerry McKenna, CEO, Anam Mobile
- Paul Zuber, CEO, Dilithium Networks
- Patrick Henry, CEO, Entropic
- Augie Grasis, CEO, Handmark
- Charlie Harris, Chairman, President, and CEO, Intellon Corporation
- Ashok Narasimhan, Chairman & CEO, July Systems
- Faraz Syed, CEO, Mobile Complete
- Alan Gershenfeld, CEO, Netomat
- Selina Lo, CEO, Ruckus
- Dave Shepard, CEO, Sequoia Communications
- David Monteith, CEO, Sonaptic
- James Vogt, CEO, Trapeze Networks
- Bob Diamond, CEO, Xanboo
- Gower Smith, CEO, Zoom Systems
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| Gerry McKenna, CEO, Anam Mobile
"Motorola Ventures has provided us not only with funding but also the enhanced credibility in the global market that goes with the Motorola brand. They really understand this sector and are quick to offer practical advice on the realities of breaking into new geographical markets. As Motorola constructs new innovative business propositions to answer the data service requirements of its global customer base, the backing of Motorola Ventures has proved invaluable in being able to contribute to this global initiative."
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| Paul Zuber, CEO, Dilithium Networks
"Motorola Ventures has been a terrific partner. They have introduced us to key personnel at three Motorola divisions as well as to several non-Motorola partners. They have rolled up their sleeves and pitched in on management recruiting, operational issues, and fundraising activities. Most surprisingly and to our great pleasure, they have been fast and flexible in getting things done."
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| Patrick Henry, CEO, Entropic
“Motorola Ventures is a true strategic partner to Entropic. Motorola Inc., especially the Connected Home Solutions business unit, is a key customer for Entropic, and Motorola Ventures has been very helpful in cultivating the relationship between Entropic and Connected Home. In addition, Motorola Ventures is always on the look-out for ways to support the growth of our business, including development of ecosystem partners for our company.”
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| Augie Grasis, CEO, Handmark
“At every step Motorola Ventures has been helpful in facilitating contacts that compliment Handmark in executing our strategic plan. Motorola Ventures has provided important insights into our industry and facilitated relationships within the Motorola organization that will greatly expand our global penetration."
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| Charlie Harris, Chariman, President & CEO, Intellon Corporation
""Motorola is a key industry player, partner and customer, helping to drive the adoption of new networking technologies such as HomePlug powerline communications. Both Motorola and Intellon are committed to furthering the adoption of this global standard solution. We believe together, Motorola and Intellon will be providing the industry's best-of-breed connectivity solutions, enhancing the consumer broadband experience, whether to-the-home or within-the-home. It is clear Motorola and Motorola Venture's support will provide Intellon with additional resources enabling us to continue our path of innovation in next generation powerline networking solutions."
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| Ashok Narasimhan, Chariman & CEO , July Systems
"Motorola Ventures has brought strong value to us in the true “venture investing” sense - of adding value above and beyond money. They provide great access to all relevant parts of Motorola where there can be mutual value added; they help leverage our capabilities across their portfolio companies; they understand our market space very well and are able to spot market alliances and partnerships that would help us grow; they bring a global perspective that is critical for us; and they provide sound and balanced advice and support on the Board and are able to move fast and proactively. We believe that with their support, we are very well positioned to maximize the value of our company and to achieve leadership in our market."
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| Faraz Syed, CEO, Mobile Complete
"Motorola Ventures is the ultimate "smart money" VC for Mobile Complete. Their understanding of handset proliferation and the solutions that are required for the next generation of mobile services has put our company on the fast track to success. Their balance of entrepreneurial vision and public market wisdom will help us for years to come as we evolve as a company. It has been a pleasure working with them as true partners. "
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| Alan Gershenfeld, CEO, Netomat
"Motorola Ventures is a great partner. They have a powerful vision and clear understanding for how to make true ‘seamless mobility’ a reality and it has been exhilarating working with them to help bring this shared vision to life."
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| Selina Lo, CEO, Ruckus
"We weren’t just looking for more venture money. We were looking for a true partner that not only understood the strategic importance of the connected home but was literally driving its development. Motorola Ventures took the time to really dig into the technology, test it and survey the market. They performed some of the most rigorous due diligence on our company and technology to ensure it was world-class. Because when Motorola invests, they invest more than just money. This is the true definition of a partnership."
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| Dave Shepard, CEO, Sequoia Communications
"There are many investors who claim they are "strategic", but Motorola Ventures truly defines the term. They assist their portfolio companies to the fullest extent of their abilities. The connections they have with the wireless industry in general and the Motorola business units specifically are invaluable to any company in its early stages. They are a class act and have done more to transform our company than any of our other investors. It's a pleasure and an honor to be associated with them."
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| David Monteith, Sonaptic
"Motorola Ventures have provided excellent support to Sonaptic, both in terms of work with the Motorola business units and with more general help and advice. Sonaptic technology has already been adopted for next generation mobile phones in Japan. Motorola's investment in Sonaptic is helping us to accelerate dramatically the adoption of high quality 3D audio in the world's other leading geographic mobile phone handset markets "
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| James Vogt, CEO, Trapeze Networks
"In Trapeze Networks, the team from Motorola Ventures recognized a tremendous business opportunity and synergy that would prove to be mutually beneficial. Trapeze represents an ideal investment for Motorola Ventures, and our wireless LAN Mobility System products are complementary with Motorola's own market strategy and business direction. In addition to providing funding, the Motorola Ventures team has identified, and provided access to, the key decision makers inside the organization, enabling Trapeze to establish the proper relationships for 4 distinct business opportunities. These introductions have saved us time and expense and will ultimately allow us to expand our business with Motorola while maintaining our focus on technology innovation."
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| Bob Diamond, CEO, Xanboo
"We are excited by the level of involvement that Motorola Ventures has continued to have in Xanboo, and the truly positive impact they have had on our growth and success. All venture capitalists talk about providing more than just dollars to the companies in which they invest; Motorola Ventures actually delivers on that commitment after the investment is made."
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| Gower Smith, CEO, Zoom Systems
"Motorola Ventures understands the value to their brand of great execution in retail channels. They have access to considerable resources in the communications industry and are great people to work with. Overall, they are a very supportive investor."
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