Prior to forming Derby Management, a management consulting firm specializing in emerging companies and technology businesses, in 1990, Jack’s background included positions as CEO of Mayer Electronics Corporation, President of CB Sports, President of …

Mike recently retired after 13 years at Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., where he served as COO.  Often referred to as Harmonix’s “adult supervision” or its master of “the boring stuff,” Mike was responsible for …

Preston was founder and CEO of The LongView Group, Inc. from 1982 to 2001.  During its first decade LongView sold systems integration solutions to large investment management firms. Over the next six years LongView capitalized …

james@commonangels.com, 781-274-9124

James joined CommonAngels in 1999 and currently manages the group’s investments in Apperian, Frame Media, HNW, Insight Squared, Nimbit, ParElastic, Skyhook Wireless, TimeTrade Systems and Vela Systems. He also is on the Board …

Throughout her career as a VC and banker, Maia has invested in numerous start-up and growth companies, and committed capital to established and emerging venture capital funds.  She has worked for BancBoston Ventures, Bank …

Andrew has 25 years of management experience in more than 30 acquisitions, start-ups, and major initiatives with both small and large companies including Fidelity, PetSmart, Dell, Mattel, Staples, P&G, GE, Tesco, Kimberly Clark, and …

Ron is an active investor in early-stage ventures, and has a background as a successful entrepreneur, executive, and adviser to technology companies.

In 1992 Ron co-founded and built Foliage Software Systems, a technology strategy and …

chris@commonangels.com, 781-274-9124

Chris is a managing director of CommonAngels, where he invests in technology startups.  Over the past 6 years, he has led CommonAngels investments in Carbonite (IPO: CARB), Linkable Networks, Practically Green, OwnerIQ, Xconomy, …