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Michael joined Columbia Capital in 2005 and focuses on digital media, Internet, wireless, and enterprise technology and services investments. He is actively involved with Avail Media, Broadsoft, Freewebs, Gizmoz, GoAhead Software, Infinite Z, InnerWireless, Millennial Media, Netuitive, and Rivermine Software. He was formerly involved with Vallent (acquired by IBM). Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Michael worked at Toucan Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund, where he invested in various seed and early stage technology companies, directed internal fund operations, and served in senior operating roles in several portfolio companies. Prior to Toucan, he was Director of Business Development for FOLIOfn, a web-based financial services and technology company, where he led the company's corporate partnering and software licensing efforts with various Internet properties and large financial institutions. Earlier in his career, Michael was a corporate finance and transactional attorney at Gunderson Dettmer, a boutique corporate law firm focused on serving the needs of emerging growth companies and venture capital funds in Silicon Valley and New England. Michael received a B.A., with distinction, in Economics and History from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Ankit joined Columbia Capital in 2008 and focuses on communication services and enterprise technology investments. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Ankit was a financial analyst at Citigroup in New York, in its Global Media & Telecom Investment Banking Group. Ankit received his B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University, where he double-majored in Accounting and Finance.

Jason joined Columbia Capital in 2008 and focuses on investments in the communication services and wireless sectors. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Jason was with Centennial Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund. There, he was involved with Centennial's services and technology investments in Zayo Bandwidth, Compellent Technologies (NYSE: CML), New Global Telecom, Market Force Information, TensorComm, and ManiaTV. Prior to Centennial, Jason was a product manager for Level 3 Communications. Jason started his career at QualNet (acquired by Verio), a start-up provider of co-location and connectivity services for mid-sized enterprises. Jason received a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management.

Woody joined Columbia Capital in 2007 and focuses on communication and enterprise technology investments. He is actively involved with Columbia's portfolio of enterprise and communication technologies companies including Hillcrest Laboratories and Imagine Communications. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Woody served as a financial analyst for JP Morgan Investment Banking in San Francisco, where he focused on financing and advisory transactions for clients across the technology, media and telecom landscape. Woody received his B.A. from Stanford University.

Hemant joined Columbia Capital in 2004 and focuses primarily on technology investments. Hemant is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Enpirion, Infinite Z, Teranetics, Tilera, and WiNetworks, and is actively involved with Broadsoft and Imagine Communications. He was previously founder and CEO of Torrent Networking Technology (acquired by Ericsson) and co-founder of Photuris (acquired by Meriton), two former Columbia portfolio companies. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Hemant served on the Board of Directors of Photuris, Viagate, Price Hawk, Gemplex (acquired by VSNL), and Torrent Networking Technology. Prior to starting his first company, Hemant worked in AT&T Bell Laboratories and Tata Consultancy Services, India. Hemant received his B.Tech. degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, his M.S. degree from Case Western Reserve University, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Kevin joined Columbia Capital in 2009 and focuses on communication services and enterprise technology investments. He is actively involved with Columbia's portfolio of communication services providers including Revol Wireless, Turbine, Megapath and Teliris. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Kevin served as a financial analyst in the Global Media & Telecom Investment Banking Group at Citi in New York. Kevin received his B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College.

Monish joined Columbia capital in 2008 and focuses on investments in the wireless communications industry, including investments in the spectrum and satellite communications sectors. He is actively involved with a number of Columbia Capital's portfolio companies including CCTV Wireless and SkyTerra. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Monish was Senior VP of Corporate Development for Mobile Satellite Ventures where he was responsible for leading the company's strategic transactions, spectrum coordination and partnerships, including a partnership with Inmarsat Global Ltd. Prior to Columbia Capital, Monish has held several positions in private equity, company operations and investment banking including as managing director and one of the founders of Headwaters MB (a Denver-based merchant bank), CFO of a venture-backed VPN services company, and an early member of communications group at Madison Dearborn Partners. Monish holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. degree from the Wharton School.

Jay joined Columbia Capital in 1996 and focuses on investments in the wireless and broadband sectors. Jay is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Antares Advanced Test Technologies, Broadsoft, Millenial Media, and Telecom Transport Management. He is actively involved with Hillcrest Laboratories and InnerWireless. Former portfolio companies that Jay worked closely with include Altiga Networks (acquired by Cisco Systems), Ocular Networks (acquired by Tellabs), Softek Storage Solutions (acquired by IBM), Taqua (acquired by Tekelec), Torrent Networking Technologies (acquired by Ericsson), and WNP Communications (acquired by XO Communications). Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Jay served at the Federal Communications Commission where he developed U.S. Government wireless communications and spectrum auction policy. He also held positions in corporate finance for Kidder, Peabody & Co. in both New York City and Hong Kong. Jay received his B.A. from Washington & Lee University and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Dave began investing in early stage technology companies over 18 years ago and is a founding partner of Columbia Capital. Dave was a General Partner of Columbia II and continues to be involved with Columbia Capital as a Venture Partner. Dave has been an active investor in emerging markets and sits on the investment committee of two China funds, Hidden Jade China Fund, LP and China Vision SME, LP. In addition, Dave is a lead investor and board member of Ru-Net Holdings, a Russian based investment company. Dave founded Rex Capital, a regionally focused private equity firm, where he served as the general principal until 2002. Dave represented Rex Capital on the boards of Co-nect, Inc. and Sunflower Technologies. Dave was instrumental in merging Rex Capital with Point Judith Capital, a Village Ventures affiliate. Earlier in his career, Dave worked at the Providence Journal, where he was responsible for corporate development and was President of their telecommunications division, and at AT&T where he was responsible for various corporate planning assignments. Dave graduated from Union College with a BA degree and earned an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Nigel joined Columbia Capital as a member of the Advisory Board in 2006. Nigel co-founded Capital One Financial Services in 1994 and served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman until his retirement in 2004. Nigel has presented keynote addresses at international forums hosted by The Financial Times, BusinessWeek, and The American Banker. His success at Capital One has also earned him invitations to speak at some of the world's most prestigious gatherings of key business leaders, including the Transatlantic Summit on Corporate Citizenship at 11 Downing Street in London and the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Some of Nigel's awards include "Entrepreneur of the Year" by London Business School; "Most Influential Personalities in Financial Services" and "Future Banker of the Year" by Future Banker; and one of "20 Who Made it Happen" by CIO Magazine. Nigel is on the board of The Economist Group, Quanta Capital Holdings, London Business School, and New Philanthropy Capital. Nigel received a Masters of Science with Distinction from the London Business School.

Gopi joined Columbia Capital in 2007 and focuses primarily on communications and information technology - enabled services investments in US and more broadly growth equity investments in the communications, media and technology sectors in India. He is actively involved with Antares Advanced Test Technologies, Enpirion, Hatteras Networks, Teranetics, Tilera, and WiNetworks. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Gopi was with the Investment Banking group at Bear Stearns in New York, focusing on Technology M&A. Prior to Bear Stearns, Gopi was a Project Leader and Senior Engineer within the Product Development team at Avici Systems, which brought the industry's first tera-bit speed router to the market and displaced Cisco Systems in AT&T's core network. Gopi also had prior research, engineering and business engagements with Sprint Corporation (doing research on their Integrated-On-Demand Network), Cisco Systems (developing network solutions), and Safeguard Scientifics (performing portfolio research). Gopi holds Masters and Bachelors degrees in Electrical Engineering, and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business where he graduated as a Palmer Scholar.

Don joined Columbia Capital in 1999 and is responsible for managing the firm's operations. Don is also responsible for administrating Columbia's funds and maintaining relationships with our limited partners. Don has more than 25 years of successful experience managing the financial and operational functions of both public and private companies. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, Don was the Chief Financial Officer of Digital Television Services and Sterling Cellular, two former Columbia portfolio companies. Don also served in various financial and operational management positions for Contel Cellular, a subsidiary of Contel Corporation, and was a member of the audit department of Arthur Andersen, LLP. Don received his B.S. in accounting from the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia.

Jayne joined Columbia Capital in 2000 and directs the accounting, tax, and financial activities for Columbia and its Fund partnerships. In addition, Jayne spearheaded the development and implementation of Columbia Capital's Limited Partner Extranet. Immediately prior to joining Columbia Capital, Jayne was VP of Operations for the Northern Virginia office of AppNet (formerly NMP, a Columbia portfolio company). Jayne has 15 years of previous experience as CFO and controller in various industries. She also worked for Ernst & Young, both as an auditor and consultant. Jayne is a CPA, and earned a BBA and MBA from the University of Notre Dame.