Dr. Reza Kassayan
CO-FOUNDER
Dr. Reza Kassayan, an internist and electrical engineer, has been lead designer and system architect for numerous commercially successful large-scale projects. He specializes in ultra-miniaturized embedded electronics for medical devices, industrial and aerospace applications. Reza, as CTO and chief designer, has led projects from concept to full production for a variety of Silicon Valley companies including: Sonitus Medical, Kontron America, PowerFile, Diamond Systems, Earlens, NexRay and Stanford Nano-Satellite Space Systems. Reza has 36 patents and holds a USMLE certified MD degree from Tehran University, and a BSEE from KNT University of Technology. His hobbies include nature photography, mountain biking and discovering new places.
Mahmood Panjwani
CO-FOUNDER
Mahmood Panjwani is an Entrepreneur In Residence at Artiman Ventures. Mahmood was co-founder, Chairman and CEO of iManage Inc. (NASD: IMAN) that merged with Interwoven Inc. (NASD: IWOV) in November 2003. During his tenure at iManage, Mahmood led the company from its inception in 1996 to its IPO in 1999 and finally its merger with Interwoven. He successfully led the company through its toughest period during the technology downturn of early 2000s. Before iManage, Mahmood was the founder and CEO of Q-Image Corporation, a privately held software consulting company. Mahmood is the Chairman of Infinisim, an early-stage Electronic Design Automation Software Company. Mahmood has a BS and MS degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Illinois. He is a charter member of entrepreneurial organizations TiE Silicon Valley and OPEN Silicon Valley.