Leo Spiegel: Leo is currently Managing Partner at Mission Ventures. Leo is the former President of Digital Island, Inc., a leading provider of global e-business network and content delivery services. Leo is a Director of Akonix Systems, Entropic Communications, Greenplum, DevZuz, Mochila, Slacker, TransChip, and Vativ Technologies.
Andrew Tang: Andrew is currently a founding Managing Director of the DFJ DragonFund China with over 15 years of operating, R&D, investment banking and investing experience in the IT industry. Mr. Tang has led and managed investments in Miartech, Mobim, Yeepay, Broadbus (MOT), Imago Scientific, Zettacom (IDTI), Packet Video, NuTool (ASMI), Santur, and Corrent. Most recently, he was a partner and member of the investment committee at Infineon Ventures.
Rick Weil: Rick was formerly President of FUN Technologies Inc. (TSX/AIM: FUN), a market leader in two of the fastest-growing sectors of interactive online gaming -- fantasy sport services and skill gaming. Prior to joining FUN, Mr. Weil was the Corporate Vice President of International Business Development for Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq:SGMS). Before that he was a senior management consultant at Monitor Company.
Kelly Perdew: Chief Executive Officer of RotoHog.com
David Wu: President and Co-Founder of RotoHog.com
Allen & Company LLC is a privately-held merchant banking operation founded in 1922. The firm has a specialty in media, sports, communications & technology. Recent investments in sports-related businesses have included StubHub (purchased by eBay), College Sports Television (purchased by CBS) and Classic Sports Television (purchased by ESPN).
Carl Chang, Investor and Advisor: Carl was Tennis Magazine's Coach of the Year in 1996. He later founded CMCB Ventures LLC, and is the CEO of the Chang Family Foundation. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sullivan Hayes Co.
DFJ DragonFund is a leading venture capital firm in the People's Republic of China. It is the exclusive China affiliate fund of the internationally recognized venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson (www.dfj.com). As a joint venture between DFJ and DragonVenture, DFJ DragonFund leverages an unparalleled track record of experience, knowledge, and success in venture capital both internationally and on the Chinese domestic and grass-roots level. DFJ DragonFund, focuses on China-centric companies in the technology market. As an active early-stage investor, DFJ Dragon works closely with companies in developing their business strategies.
Len Lodish, Investor and Advisor: Professor Len Lodish is the Vice Dean of Wharton West and internationally known for creating numerous marketing decision support systems. His primary research includes marketing experimentation, entrepreneurial marketing and promotion and advertising.
Mission Ventures helps build successful enterprises in Southern California and creates superior returns on investment for its investors. This is accomplished by investing in the most promising early-stage companies in high growth, emerging markets, and providing significant assistance to those companies as they develop. The Partnership brings value-added capital, experience, management talent, and guidance to the most outstanding and innovative ideas and entrepreneurs in the region.
SCP Worldwide, Investor and Advisor: SCP Worldwide is a growing sports, entertainment and media company founded in 2002 by David Checketts who previously served as CEO and President of Madison Square Gardens. SCP Worldwide recently purchased the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues and the newly re-named Scottrade Center. In addition, SCP owns the Real Salt Lake soccer franchise.
