Provide management and technical consulting services to startups that offer software products, applications, and internet-based services. Identify and assess business opportunities, create effective, fundable business plans, set development plans, recruit staff, conceive initial products, manage product development and product marketing, negotiate distribution agreements, and mentor executive staff. Executive Associate with San Jose Software Business Cluster, Executive Advisor with Women's Technology Cluster. Active angel investor and Chair of the Software Committee of The Keiretsu Forum, the San Francisco area's dominant angel group. Advisor or board member with several startups, helping create several hundred million dollars in market value. Expert witness and consultant in software patent and contract cases. Speaker and writer on practical use of advanced software technologies. Employment experience includes o Apple Computer, Manager, Apple Systems Architecture o Lingraphic