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Photo by Grace Image.		 Greg Patti has spent his life presenting complicated information in a direct, straightforward, and readily understandable style. A successful Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Greg has spent 25 years as a Chief Financial Officer, raising over $200 million for various technology firms in Silicon Valley. He is a member of various CPA societies and organizations. In addition to his CPA license, Greg holds an MBA from the University of Santa Clara. He is also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®. Greg’s Books and information products are distributed through Senior Information Products. He lives in San Francisco, and spends at least 50% of his time in Silicon Valley or travelling on projects.
 

Entrepreneurial Background


2002 - Now   Applied Identity - Vice President, Finance (CFO); 4 rounds VC funding
1998 - 2001   DigiLens Inc. - Vice President, Finance (CFO); 4 rounds VC funding
1994 - 1998   Cemax-Icon (now Kodak Health Imaging)- CFO; 4 rounds VC funding; M&A
1989 - 1994   Supermac Technology - Corp. Controller (merged Radius in 1994) M&A, IPO
1986 - 1989   Proxim Inc. (Company is now Public)- CFO 3 rounds VC funding
1983 -  l986    Zentec Corp. - Vice President/Controller; Successful Turnaround
1979 - 1983   Price Waterhouse - Senior Accountant/C.P.A.; Multiple IPO’s

Founding Investor (2002) and Advisor: www.Headsets.com a $35M revenue; 57 Employee, "profitable" online retailer, was on the Board of Directors through 2006.

Director:   Agave Partners www.AgavePartners.com

Currently on various Advisory Boards of up and coming hi tech companies.

Especially skilled in Start up environments; Financing, Recruiting, Establish Infrastructure, Business Development, Marketing, Licensing, and Leading Successful teams.

 

Educational Background


1988   University of Santa Clara: MBA Graduated Cum Laude

1981   Certified Public Accountant: (CPA) California

1979   University of Santa Clara: BS Graduated Cum Laude

2006    Certified Senior Advisor CSA

 

Recent Books and Media available from SENIOR INFORMATION PRODUCTS

 

  Business and Finance:

Shoot the Wounded  (1st half 2009)   www.ShootTheWounded.com
 Unconventional Tactics in Business Productivity

Reverse Mortgages- Cash for the Rest of Your Life (2006)  www.ReverseMortgageBook.com
 Easy to understand- very hot Trillion $ market.

 

 Fiction: Heartwarming Comedy:

Grand Pa’s Diary ( 2009)  www.GrandPasDiary.com
Collection of hilarious stories punctuated with heart tugging Hallmark moments.

 

Contact Information

Email: greg(at)gregpatti.com

Cell Phone: 415-420-4588

 Snail Mail:  Greg Patti
                     P.O. Box 373
                     San Francisco, CA 94104

Consulting Skills and Interests
  • Advisory Board
  • Private investor- new companies; real estate projects; unique opportunities