Michael Abbott
Fondateur chez Ascolta Ventures LLC
Fortune : 3 M $ au 30/04/2024
Profil
Mike Abbott is the Co-Founder of Ascolta Ventures, LLC.
Mike has led products from inception as well as scaled products and infrastructure for both consumers and enterprises.
He is a product person.
Mike most recently was the VP Engineering of Apple Cloud Services.
Apple Cloud Services spans the infrastructure for all of Apple’s services – from core infrastructure services like storage/networking/compute to products like iCloud, account security, iMessage, Private Relay, Mail to the products in the Education and Enterprise space for Apple.
Prior to Apple, Mike was a visiting Scholar at Stanford University’s Artificial Intelligence Lab (SAIL) doing technical research in computer vision as well as building various products that he feels that the world needs.
Previously, Mike was a General Partner with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) and focused on investments in the firm’s digital practice, helping entrepreneurs in the social, mobile and cloud computing sectors rapidly scale teams and ventures.
Mike is an engineering leader, entrepreneur, and investor.
He led the building of innovative, secure, high-performance applications and services at Twitter, Palm and Microsoft before joining KPCB as a general partner.
Mike is a member of the Board of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Foundation Board at California Polytechnic State University, Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University’s CS Dept, was a member of the HealthCare.gov Tech Surge Team, has held numerous board seats of both investments and companies he founded.
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University and was a Ph.D.
student at the University of Washington.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
0,01% | 31/03/2024 | 74 284 ( 0,01% ) | 3 M $ | 30/04/2024 |
Postes actifs de Michael Abbott
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| USC Viterbi School of Engineering | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
BizEquity LLC
 BizEquity LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BizEquity LLC engages in provision of online business evaluation software for small and medium businesses. It offers business valuation, advisor office, accountant office, and banker office. The company was founded by Michael M. Carter in 2011 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 05/03/2012 |
Voxtec International, Inc.
 Voxtec International, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Voxtec International, Inc. provides communication services. The company develops handheld language translation devices. Its products include phraselator translation system and dynaspeak speech recognition software. Voxtec International was founded by Ace J. Sarich in 2005 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/04/2009 |
Ubiquity6, Inc.
 Ubiquity6, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ubiquity6, Inc. operates a multimedia company which focuses on the intersection of cloud-based cross platform applications synchronized across screens for enhancing the digital lifestyle. The company was founded by Anjney Midha and Ankit Kumar in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/08/2017 |
Ascolta Ventures LLC
 Ascolta Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ascolta Ventures LLC (Ascolta Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Mike Abbott and Daniel Bergeson. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Fondateur | - |
Anciens postes connus de Michael Abbott
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | 13/03/2024 |
Mobcrush, Inc.
 Mobcrush, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mobcrush, Inc. provides live-streams mobile games. The firm offers live streaming application and community for gamers. The company was founded by Royce Disini, James Hurley, Travis Rogers and Stephen Dao in 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/02/2018 |
AirWare Holdings, Inc.
 AirWare Holdings, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology AirWare Holdings, Inc. develops breathing devices. It offers non-prescription medical products. The company was founded in February 2010 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/08/2017 |
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC
 Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 by Eugene Kleiner, Thomas Perkins, Brook Byers and Frank J. Caufield. The firm is headquartered in California, US. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2017 |
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Formation de Michael Abbott
| University of Washington | Doctorate Degree |
| California State Polytechnic University (Pomona) | Undergraduate Degree |
| California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 2 |
|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Technology Services |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | Consumer Durables |
| Entreprise privées | 38 |
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BlueLithium, Inc.
 BlueLithium, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services BlueLithium, Inc. provides advertising and marketing services through the internet. The company offers advertising options for online marketers and helps publishers to maximize value of online properties. The firm was founded by Gurbaksh Chahal in 2004 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Commercial Services |
X Corp. (United States)
 X Corp. (United States) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services X Corp. is a global platform for public self-expression and conversation in real time. It provides a network that connects users to people, information, ideas, opinions and news. The company's services include live commentary, live connections and live conversations. Its application provides social networking services and micro-blogging services through mobile devices and the Internet. The company can also be used as a marketing tool for businesses. Its products and services include Promoted Tweets, Promoted Accounts and Promoted Trends. Twitter was founded by Jack Dorsey, Christopher Isaac Stone, Noah E. Glass, Jeremy LaTrasse and Evan Williams on March 21, 2006, and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
BizEquity LLC
BizEquity LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BizEquity LLC engages in provision of online business evaluation software for small and medium businesses. It offers business valuation, advisor office, accountant office, and banker office. The company was founded by Michael M. Carter in 2011 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Technology Services |
Saba Software, Inc.
 Saba Software, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Saba Software, Inc. engages in the development and provision of talent management solutions and learning management systems. It offers recruiting and onboarding, learning and skill development, performance and coaching, platform intelligence and insight, and saba marketplace. The firm serves the healthcare, financial, retail and hospitality, manufacturing, technology, education and public sectors. The company was founded by Bobby Yazdani in 1997 and is headquartered in Dublin, CA. | Communications |
InMobi Pte Ltd.
 InMobi Pte Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services InMobi Pte Ltd. operates as an independent mobile advertising network. It offers mobile advertising solutions for advertisers, publishers and developers. Its platform helps creative agencies to engage in the ad campaigns. The company was founded by Naveen Tewari, Amit K. Gupta, Mohit Saxena, Piyush Shah, and Abhay Singhal in 2007 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Technology Services |
ClearStory Data, Inc.
 ClearStory Data, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services ClearStory Data, Inc. develops an enterprise-scale, continuous intelligence analytics solution for complex and unstructured data. It enables users to find, combine, and interactively explore big, diverse data across first-party, and third-party sources for immediate insights. The firm also offers data processing, analytics, and visualizations services. The company was founded by Sharmila Shahani-Mulligan, John Cieslewicz, and Vaibhav Nivargi in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Technology Services |
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 by Eugene Kleiner, Thomas Perkins, Brook Byers and Frank J. Caufield. The firm is headquartered in California, US. | Finance |
Benchmark Capital Advisors LLC
 Benchmark Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1989, Benchmark Capital Advisors, Inc. is a wealth management firm and registered investment advisor located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Northeast Securities, Inc., a FINRA-member broker/dealer. They provide individualized investment programs that are fully managed by the firm according to each client's specific objectives. Programs may be all equity, all fixed-income, a specific combination individualized to meet the client's needs or a fully balanced approach. Benchmark Capital provides services to accredited individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. | Finance |
Numerate, Inc.
 Numerate, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Numerate, Inc. operates as a technology platform company that leverages proprietary algorithms and cloud computing to transform the drug design process. The company was founded by Guido Lanza, Nigel P. Duffy, John Hampton Griffin and Brandon Allgood in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Puppet, Inc.
 Puppet, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Puppet, Inc. provides enterprise information technology automation services. It products include open source projects and pricing. The firm's software helps system administrators automate configuration and management of machines. The company was founded by Luke Kanies, Teyo Tyree, and Andrew Shafer in 2005 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
BrightRoll, Inc.
 BrightRoll, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BrightRoll, Inc. operates as a video advertising network company. It engages in the production of advertisements and video ad campaigns. The firm's proprietary technology connects buyers and sellers of digital video advertising to help them reach audiences across web, mobile, and connected television. The company was founded by Tod M. Sacerdoti in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Electron Economy, Inc.
 Electron Economy, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Electron Economy, Inc. develops supply chain event management software. The company was founded by Bruce Gilpin and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Technology Services |
USWeb Corp.
 USWeb Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services USWeb is a leading strategic Internet services firm helping clients achieve revenue, profit, market share, and customer loyalty objectives through Internet strategies and systems. Originally founded in 1995, USWeb has offices across the United State | Technology Services |
GeneTrace Systems, Inc.
 GeneTrace Systems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GeneTrace Systems, Inc. provides drug discovery and development services. The company is based in Alameda, CA. The company was founded by Joseph Monforte. | Commercial Services |
SRI International
 SRI International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SRI International provides contract research and development services. It is an independent, nonprofit research institute conducting client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations, and other organizations. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Commercial Services |
Cloud Physics, Inc.
 Cloud Physics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cloud Physics, Inc. designs and develops datacenter analytics and management software. The firm offers solutions for modeling and simulation, storage administration, customized reporting and health checks and troubleshooting. The company was founded by John Blumenthal, Irfan Ahmad, Jim Kleckner and Xiaojun Liu in 2011 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Unmanned Innovation, Inc.
 Unmanned Innovation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Unmanned Innovation, Inc. develops autopilots for unmanned aircraft systems. The firm operates aerial information platform for the operation of commercial drones, providing hardware, software and cloud services. It enables customers to tailor drones to any commercial application by seamlessly connecting aircraft, sensors, payloads, and application-specific software. The company was founded by Jonathan Downey in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Palm, Inc.
 Palm, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| Passenger, Inc. | |
Voxtec International, Inc.
Voxtec International, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Voxtec International, Inc. provides communication services. The company develops handheld language translation devices. Its products include phraselator translation system and dynaspeak speech recognition software. Voxtec International was founded by Ace J. Sarich in 2005 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD. | Communications |
Gumroad, Inc.
 Gumroad, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Gumroad, Inc. operates as an online platform which helps users to buy and sell digital goods. It allows artists, musicians and writers to sell their work directly to fans, bypassing the distributors like iTunes and Amazon. The company was founded by Sahil Lavingia in August 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Quova, Inc.
 Quova, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Quova, Inc. provides Internet geo-location data and services. It caters broadcasters, e-retailers, advertisement networks, banks, and government agencies. The company was founded by Rajat Bhargava, Terry Duryea, Derald Muniz, and Andy Sack in November 1999 and is headquartered in Sterling, VA. | Technology Services |
Composite Software, Inc.
 Composite Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Composite Software, Inc. provided data virtualization software for information technology. The company was founded by Michael R. Abbott in October 2001 and was headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Technology Services |
Saba
 Saba Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of APG & Co., Saba is an Australian company that provides designer label apparels. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia. The company was founded by Kamyar Kaviani. Saba was acquired by APG & Co. on May 25, 2005. | Retail Trade |
Marine Acoustics, Inc.
 Marine Acoustics, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Marine Acoustics, Inc. provides engineering and management consulting services. The firm offers scientific, engineering, management, and technical services to government and military, academic, and commercial clients in support of a broad spectrum of environmental and underwater acoustics and warfare technology programs. Its services include environmental, naval technology and training support, and research and development. The company was founded in 1983 by William T. Ellison and is headquartered in Middletown, RI. | Industrial Services |
InMobi, Inc.
 InMobi, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services InMobi, Inc. provides marketing and advertising services. The company was founded on November 2, 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
AirWare Holdings, Inc.
AirWare Holdings, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology AirWare Holdings, Inc. develops breathing devices. It offers non-prescription medical products. The company was founded in February 2010 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Health Technology |
Fuel Cycle, Inc.
 Fuel Cycle, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Fuel Cycle, Inc. provides customized social software platform. It offers customer insight and cost-effective innovation while driving consumer ambassadorship and increased efficiencies in marketing, product development, CRM strategies, and market research through passenger communities. The company was founded by Justin Cooper, Andrew Leary and Michael R. Abbott in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Leanplum, Inc.
 Leanplum, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Leanplum, Inc. provides mobile application services. It is a platform for optimizing mission-critical metrics of its mobile app. The firm enables product teams to conduct on-the-fly optimization tests and see immediate results with powerful analytics. The company was founded by Momchil Kyurkchiev, Andrew First and Joel Englander in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
CoreOS, Inc.
 CoreOS, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services CoreOS, Inc. develops open source projects for Linux Containers. It also provides Internet security software solutions. It is a new Linux OS that has been re-architected to provide the foundation of warehouse scale computing. The firm’s products include Tectonic Enterprise, Premium Managed Linux, and Quay Enterprise. The company was founded by Alex Polvi and Brandon Philips on March 19, 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Mobcrush, Inc.
Mobcrush, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mobcrush, Inc. provides live-streams mobile games. The firm offers live streaming application and community for gamers. The company was founded by Royce Disini, James Hurley, Travis Rogers and Stephen Dao in 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Commercial Services |
Project:TF
 Project:TF Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Project:TF is a non-profit organization called code2040 that aims to close the achievement, skills, and wealth gaps in the technology industry. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company's goal is to ensure that by the year 2040, blacks and latino/as are proportionally represented in America's innovation economy as technologists, investors, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. The company activates, connect, and mobilize the largest racial equity community in tech to dismantle the structural barriers that prevent black and latinx technologists from fully participating in the tech industry. The company offers events, a fellows program, and student programs. The company was founded by Tristan Walker. | Commercial Services |
Ripcord, Inc.
 Ripcord, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Ripcord, Inc. operates robotic digitization company. Its solutions include compliance, finance, healthcare, legal, and infrastructure. The company was founded by Alex Fielding, Kevin Hall, and Kim Lembo and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Technology Services |
Jawbone Health Hub, Inc.
 Jawbone Health Hub, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Jawbone Health Hub, Inc. engages in the manufacture and supply of wearable technology products. It includes stereo cables, speakers, and ear loops. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Puppet Labs, Inc.
 Puppet Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Puppet Labs, Inc. develops information technology automation software. The private company is based in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
Ubiquity6, Inc.
Ubiquity6, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ubiquity6, Inc. operates a multimedia company which focuses on the intersection of cloud-based cross platform applications synchronized across screens for enhancing the digital lifestyle. The company was founded by Anjney Midha and Ankit Kumar in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Plex, Inc.
 Plex, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Plex, Inc. provides cloud-based online solutions. It allows to aggregate all the personal media in the Plex media server. The company was founded by Scott Olechowski and Elan Feingold and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Technology Services |
Ascolta Ventures LLC
Ascolta Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ascolta Ventures LLC (Ascolta Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Mike Abbott and Daniel Bergeson. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
