Rob Romero

Bay Networks, Inc. is a leader in the worldwide networking market, providing a complete line of products that serve corporate enterprises, higher education institutions, service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company offers frame and ATM switches, routers, shared media, remote and Internet Accesssolutions, IP services and network management applications, all integrated by BayNetworks' Adaptive Networking strategy

Cisco Capital is an investment banking firm located in San Jose, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Netsys Technologies, Inc., developed the first family of network intelligent management software products. Netsys Connectivity and Performance Tools provide the first accurate, protocol-sensitive view of the network. The tools allow network managers to quickly and easily manage and plan changes to their networks and ensure error-free connectivity and the highest levels of network performance and security.

eVoice Inc., based in Menlo Park, Calif., was a provider of free voicemail and Internet-enabled voice services for consumers. eVoice is the first and only service available nationwide that can answer a consumer's home phone. eVoice subscribers can access their messages via the phone or the Web. eVoice's mission is to make free voicemail and Web-enabled voice services as ubiquitous as free email, on a worldwide scale. eVoice was founded in 1998. AOL-Time Warner Inc. has acquired eVoice Inc. and integrated the latter's technical personnel and operations with the voice services team in its Interactive Services Group.

Connective Capital Management LLC (CCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm was founded by Robert Romero in 2003. CCM provides investment advice to pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.