I'm born and raised on the West Coast. I founded KPG Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests in early stage software companies. Prior, I've held leadership roles at IBM, Hitachi, and Inktomi. I'm a Stanford University graduate with a M.S. in management science and engineering. I played water polo on the National Team. I was a lifeguard and auto mechanic, My interests include poetry, physics, vintage automobiles, and international travel.