Gene Davis

PeopleSoft, Inc. provides enterprise software that ties together back-office applications and databases. Its software addresses such tasks as accounting, human resources management and supply chain management. PeopleSoft has expanded its product lines to include vertical applications for manufacturing firms and government agencies. In late 2003 Oracle launched a hostile attempt to purchase PeopleSoft, which ultimately agreed to be purchased for $10.3 billion in December 2004. Oracle completed the acquisition of the company in January 2005. PeopleSoft is located in Redwood Shores, CA.

Blue Martini Software, Inc. provides e-business software and services which enable direct customer interaction across internet related customer points. The customer relationship management (CRM) software enables companies to manage a variety of functions including phone and web based customer service interactions, call center operations, loyalty program management, marketing and online sales efforts. It was founded in 1998 by Monte Zweben. The company is located in San Mateo, CA.

Tealeaf provides visibility, insight, and answers for companies doing business online. Tealeaf's powerful customer experience analytics empower companies to optimize ebusiness by eliminating obstacles that block successful conversions or completion of business processes. Its deep insight enables you to answer many of the most compelling, yet difficult questions that plague ebusiness executives: 'Why are my conversion rates down?' 'Why is my business growth not over-achieving against market growth rates?' 'Why can't they resolve more customer issues in its web call centers?' Tealeaf is committed to helping companies make sure that every customer can complete every transaction, every time. To date, its CEM solutions are used by leading companies, including more than 70 Fortune-class companies. Its customers include eight of the ten largest banks worldwide, as well as numerous other financial services institutions, including brokerages, exchanges, investment banks and mutual funds; more than 40 property and casualty insurance companies; more than one third of all online retailers generating more than $100M in annual sales; and many other leading companies in industries such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals, communication services, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, energy and utilities, high-technology and business-to-business distribution.

Orpheus Media Research LLC is a music research and development company. It offers search, analysis, and discovery of music. The firm provides clio technology leverages PhD-level musical expertise, adaptive technology, and music cognition research. The company was founded by Greg Wilder in 2007 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Splice Machine, Inc. develops a SQL-compliant database designed for Big Data applications. Its flagship product is Splice SQL Engine, which provides all the benefits of NoSQL databases such as auto-sharing, scalability, fault tolerance and high availability, while retaining the strengths of the industry standard. The firm’s SQL Engine optimizes complex queries to power real-time Big Data apps and enables interactive analytics without rewriting existing SQL-based apps and front-end BI tools. The company was founded by Monte Zweben, John Leach and Gene Davis in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Red Pepper Software Co. is a leading developer of real-time supply chain optimization and sales order promising applications based on intelligent agent technology. The company's ResponseAgent products, designed to complement and integrate with existing transactional systems, enable real-time responsiveness to customer requirements. ResponseAgents integrate single plant or supply chain-wide materials, capacity and customer demand information, then apply advanced optimization technology to rapidly generate plans or schedules

Fogbreak Software, Inc. provides software solutions to automate key controls for the procurement and inventory processes of innovative supply chain enterprises. The company provides solutions for inventory liability, agreement and performance management. It also provides strategic consulting, rapid implementation, customer support and education services. Fogbreak Software was founded in 2001 and is located in Milpitas, CA.

SeeSaw Networks, Inc. is the out-of-home digital media company. It plans, buys, and measures the network of venues. The company operates SeeSawAds.com which enables advertisers and agencies to customize campaigns across venues, markets, and demographics with unprecedented precision. SeeSaw was founded by Peter L. Bowen, Jeff Dickey, Monte Zweben, Rocky Gunderson and Scott Hines in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.