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Bill MillerunlockedBen: together at National Semiconductor (1989β1990)
Γ8Ben: together at Golden Gate University
Γ2Ben: together at Cypress Semiconductor
Ben: together at National Semiconductor
About
Ben Lee is a board director, executive coach, and former CEO with experience leading technology sector organizations through market transformations and integrations. He has held C-level positions including overseeing Altera's separation from Intel and building globally distributed teams. Lee currently provides board advisory services, executive coaching for senior leaders, and strategic consulting focused on operational excellence and go-to-market strategy.
Experience
- ASKBENLEE LLCExecutive Coachcurrent2025 β presentHenderson, NV
- Pantherun TechnologiesNon Executive Board Membercurrent2026 β present
- Efinix, Inc.Strategic Advisorcurrent2026 β present
- AlteraChief Revenue Officer (CRO)2024 β 2025Henderson, Nevada, United States
- MovellaFormer CEO, Board Director, Advisor2024Henderson, Nevada, United States
- MovellaCEO2013 β 2023Henderson, Nevada, United States
- Cypress SemiconductorSenior Vice President, Worldwide Sales2008 β 2013San Jose
- Trident MicrosystemsVice President Wordwide Sales2008Shanghai, China
- Apexone Microelectronics IncCOO2006 β 2008Shanghai, China
- Altera CorporationVice President, Asia Pacific2000 β 2006Hong Kong
- National SemiconductorGeneral Manager, China Region1997 β 2000Hong Kong
- Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc.Vice President, Worldwide Marketing1996 β 1997Singapore
- National SemiconductorMarketing & Sales Roles with progressively increasing responsibility1989 β 1996Sunnyvale, California, United States
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Executive Advisory
Languages Cantonese Β· English
- Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance β Rutgers University
- Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy β MIT Sloan School of Management
From Ben's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sand Hill Angels
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Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Adam Au
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Adam Wu
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Akash Pai
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alan Fisher
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alan Ren
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alexandr Ikriannikov
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Amanda Huang
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Lee?
- Ben Lee is a board director, executive coach, and former CEO with experience leading technology sector organizations through market transformations and integrations. He has held C-level positions including overseeing Altera's separation from Intel and building globally distributed teams. Lee currently provides board advisory services, executive coaching for senior leaders, and strategic consulting focused on operational excellence and go-to-market strategy.
- Where does Ben Lee work?
- Ben Lee is at Sand Hill Angels.
- Where did Ben Lee go to school?
- Ben Lee studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (BSEE, Microelectronics); Golden Gate University (MBA, Marketing).
Same school
Also attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo216
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Shared employers
Also worked at Efinix, Inc.1
Also worked at Altera13
Daniel YumPrincipal at Playground GlobalTak IkushimaSr. Manager, Portfolio Success at Woven CapitalThomas WaechterInvestor at Tensility Venture PartnersSunil VermaPartner at Unanimous CapitalJoseph HuangCEO at StartXKyle PasterSenior Partner at Silver Lake Partners
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Also worked at Cypress Semiconductor53
Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalRoger ThorntonGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesEric BenhamouVenture Advisor at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcGreg ReichowVP of Investor Relations and Fundraising at Eclipse VenturesMichael LittCo-Founder & General Partner at Inovia CapitalJeannine SargentAdvisor at Colle Capital Partners
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