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Alan Foster

Investor

Managing Director at TeleSoft.AI

San Mateo, California, United States

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About

Alan Foster joined TeleSoft in 2004 and has over 25 years of experience in venture capital, engineering, and product management. As Managing Director he focuses on semiconductors, systems, and software investments, and has served on or observed the boards of VoiceObjects, Education.com, and Calient Technologies.

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Invests in

SaaSSemiconductors

Experience

  1. TeleSoft PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2004 — present
  2. education.comBoard of Directors2009 — 2013
  3. Knowledge AdventureBoard of Directors2009 — 2013
  4. Berkeley InternationalPrincipal1997 — 2002
  5. SGISenior Engineer, CIT Group1994 — 1995
  6. AppleSr. Design Engineer1989 — 1994

Skills & more

Venture Capital27Entrepreneurship9Strategic Partnerships13Due Diligence5Business Strategy5Digital Media2E-commerce4Start-ups21Venture Financing9Angel Investing10Mergers & Acquisitions8Business Development5
+8 moreManagementProduct MarketingExecutive ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCorporate DevelopmentPrivate EquityStrategyProduct Management

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Investments

Board seats

Calient TechnologiesEducation.comVoiceObjects

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Colleagues at TeleSoft.AI

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan Foster?
Alan Foster joined TeleSoft in 2004 and has over 25 years of experience in venture capital, engineering, and product management. As Managing Director he focuses on semiconductors, systems, and software investments, and has served on or observed the boards of VoiceObjects, Education.com, and Calient Technologies.
Where does Alan Foster work?
Alan Foster is Managing Director at TeleSoft.AI.
What does Alan Foster invest in?
Alan Foster invests in SaaS, Semiconductors.
What boards does Alan Foster sit on?
Alan Foster holds tracked board seats at Calient Technologies, Education.com, VoiceObjects.
Where did Alan Foster go to school?
Alan Foster studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA); Stanford University (MS, BS, Mech. Eng.).

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