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Founder of Berkeley Lights, Inc. and Katerra, Inc., Michael E. Marks is a businessperson who has been the head of 10 different companies and occupies the position of Chairman at Berkeley Lighting Co., Inc., Chairman of Berkeley Lights, Inc., Founding Managing Partner at Wrvi Global Capital Managers LLC, Chairman at Solectron Global Services Canada, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer & Director at Riverwood Capital LP. Mr. Marks is also Managing Partner at Riverwood Capital LLC and on the board of 12 other companies. In his past career he held the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Katerra, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of Flex Ltd. and Chairman of Flextronics Corp. (a subsidiary of Flex Ltd.), Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, Inc., Founding Partner of Riverwood Capital Management LP, Chairman of SanDisk LLC, Chairman at Aricent, Inc., Senior Advisor at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP and Managing Partner at Riverwood Solutions, Inc. He received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from Oberlin College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Michael Marks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2006 |
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
Solectron Global Services Canada, Inc.
Solectron Global Services Canada, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides electronics manufacturing services | Chairman | 01/12/1991 |
Teak Technologies, Inc.
Teak Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides theoretically integrated interconnect solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a park conservation association that protects national parks system | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2009 |
iFly
iFly Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates a shared aircraft ownership program | Director/Board Member | - |
Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Liquid Robotics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides ocean data services | Director/Board Member | - |
Atonarp, Inc.
Atonarp, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and sale of analytical equipment | Director/Board Member | - |
The Juilliard School
The Juilliard School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2011 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 54 |
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops computer and storage systems, high-speed microprocessors and software solutions for computer networking | Electronic Technology |
Schlumberger Ltd.
Schlumberger Ltd. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Designs and constructs wells and manufactures surface & midstream production systems | Industrial Services |
Flex Ltd.
Flex Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions | Electronic Technology |
SanDisk LLC
SanDisk LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures flash memory components | Electronic Technology |
KLA Corp.
KLA Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and markets semiconductor process control, inspection, metrology & software products, vacuum deposition, etch process tools and PCB products | Electronic Technology |
Solectron Global Services Canada, Inc.
Solectron Global Services Canada, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides electronics manufacturing services | Consumer Services |
Tesla, Inc.
Tesla, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures, sells and leases electric vehicles & solar energy generation and storage systems | Consumer Durables |
Crocs, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Engages in the design, development, marketing, distribution and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for women, men and children | Consumer Non-Durables |
Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Liquid Robotics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides ocean data services | Commercial Services |
Virtual Instruments Corp.
Virtual Instruments Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops an AI based IT infrastructure management solutions | Technology Services |
Riverwood Capital LP
Riverwood Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment solutions | Finance |
Katerra, Inc.
Katerra, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a construction technology platform | Technology Services |
Oberlin College
Oberlin College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance KKR invests in middle market private and public companies located across the globe with an enterprise value of USD 200 - 1000 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for buyouts, acquisitions and growth capital requirements. The firm makes minority and majority investments. It also makes follow on investments and co-investments. | Finance |
Smartfrog.com, Inc.
Smartfrog.com, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides cash-back reward programs for on-line shoppers | Commercial Services |
Riverwood Solutions, Inc.
Riverwood Solutions, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides web-based sales and service automation for the insurance industry | Technology Services |
Aricent, Inc.
Aricent, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides communications software products and services for equipment manufacturers, device manufacturers and service providers | Technology Services |
Lake Region Medical, Inc.
Lake Region Medical, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides outsourced precision manufacturing and engineering services for the medical device industry | Industrial Services |
Calix, Inc.
Calix, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies telecommunication equipment & develops and markets cloud and software platforms | Electronic Technology |
All Covered, Inc.
All Covered, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology outsourcing services | Technology Services |
National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a park conservation association that protects national parks system | Commercial Services |
The Juilliard School
The Juilliard School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Teak Technologies, Inc.
Teak Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides theoretically integrated interconnect solutions | Technology Services |
Avago Technologies Ltd.
Avago Technologies Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops and supplies analog semiconductor devices and optoelectronic components | Electronic Technology |
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Mina Group LLC
The Mina Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Manages chain of restaurants | Consumer Services |
Flextronics Corp.
Flextronics Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides fiberoptics and electronics manufacturing services | Producer Manufacturing |
iFly
iFly Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates a shared aircraft ownership program | Consumer Services |
Riverwood Capital LLC
Riverwood Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Finance |
Aptina LLC
Aptina LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures semiconductor imaging sensors and processors | Electronic Technology |
GoPro, Inc.
GoPro, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells cameras and camera accessories | Consumer Durables |
Terralogic Solutions, Inc.
Terralogic Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions for technology companies | Technology Services |
Fish Six Restaurant Corp.
Fish Six Restaurant Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Riverwood Capital Management LP
Riverwood Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Riverwood Capital invests in middle-market companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in growth, divisional carve-outs, industry roll-ups and buyout transactions with an investment size of USD 25 - 250 million. It acquires control and minority stake. It also makes lead investments. | Finance |
Globant SA
Globant SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software development solutions | Technology Services |
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Canary Connect, Inc.
Canary Connect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates security-based connected home device | Commercial Services |
Atonarp, Inc.
Atonarp, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and sale of analytical equipment | Health Technology |
Berkeley Lighting Co., Inc. | |
Enjoy Technology LLC
Enjoy Technology LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates a personal e-Commerce platform | Retail Trade |
Paxion Capital Partners
Paxion Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Paxion Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
H2O.ai, Inc.
H2O.ai, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides open source machine learning platform | Technology Services |
Carbitex, Inc.
Carbitex, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes carbon fiber composites to customers | Producer Manufacturing |
Boom Technology, Inc.
Boom Technology, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures supersonic passenger flight jet and aircraft for business travel | Electronic Technology |
Celesta Global Capital Managers LLC
Celesta Global Capital Managers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Celesta Global Capital invests in companies across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements. It makes co-investments. | Finance |
Berkeley Lights, Inc.
Berkeley Lights, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and commercializes platforms for bio-pharmaceutical, genomic and cellular therapy applications | Technology Services |
Alveo Technologies, Inc.
Alveo Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates a pre-clinical stage medical diagnostics company that creates infectious disease diagnostic devices | Health Technology |
WhiteRabbit.ai, Inc.
WhiteRabbit.ai, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a software development agency that builds cloud-based applications | Technology Services |
Quartic.ai Canada, Inc.
Quartic.ai Canada, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops artificial intelligence and IIoT software platform to smart industries | Technology Services |
Finicast, Inc.
Finicast, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer software | Technology Services |
NextCar Holding Co., Inc.
NextCar Holding Co., Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Operates as fintech and insurtech vehicle subscription platform | Commercial Services |
Bossa Nova, Inc.
Bossa Nova, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Bossa Nova, Inc. is a private company based in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Services |
Onx, Inc.
Onx, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Constructs homes | Consumer Durables |
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