Kip McClanahan
InvestorGeneral Partner at Silverton Partners
Austin, Texas
Writes $6M β $7M checks Β· typically $6.5M
About
Kip McClanahan has over 30 years of experience across IT security, networking, media communications, and software, serving as CEO and board member for both public and private companies. He founded or led companies including BroadJump, TippingPoint, and NetSpeed, and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas.
Kip McClanahan @kipmcc
Algis did anyone else just see a meteor over Austin?
Jan 29, 2022 Β· β₯ 11
Kip McClanahan @kipmcc
Apparently I joined Twitter 12 years ago today. So it tells me
Apr 23, 2021 Β· β₯ 4
Kip McClanahan @kipmcc
Pershing Pfizer Clinic open to all Silverton portfolio companies and Texas Musicians ... and now everyone else! TODAY! Walk ups available until 8:00PM on Monday, April 19th at Pershing, 2415 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702.Β Second shot will be at Pershing after typical interval
Apr 19, 2021 Β· β₯ 4 Β· β 1
Experience
- Silverton PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2009 β presentAustin, Texas Area
- PershingOwnercurrent2014 β presentEast Austin
- KLRU-TVBoard Membercurrent2009 β present
- SpareFootBoard Member2009 β 2018
- WP EngineBoard Member2009 β 2018Austin, Texas
- 3ComPresident, Security Division2005 β 2006
- TippingPointCEO2003 β 2005
- MotivePresident2003 β 2004
- BroadJumpCEO1998 β 2002
- NetSpeeddirector1996 β 1998
- Motorola SPSSoftware Engineer1993 β 1996
- Thomas Conrad CorpSenior Developer1989 β 1993
- Dellone-of-everything1985 β 1988
Education
- The University of Texas at AustinBSEE, Electrical Engineering1988 β 1991
- The University of Texas at AustinBachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Skills & more
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Not Suffering FoolsYellingFrom Kip's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended The University of Texas at Austin247
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Shared employers
Also worked at WP Engine3
Also worked at 3Com23
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Also worked at TippingPoint212
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Also worked at Motive7
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Deals Β· 6
It's Skinny, Inc.Board seat
via Silverton Partners Β· filed Jun 2024 Β· $7.5M raise
Life by SpotBoard seat
via Silverton Partners Β· filed Oct 2022 Β· $27.1M raise
Fetch PackageBoard seat
via Silverton Partners Β· filed Feb 2022 Β· $30.8M raise
PingboardBoard seat
via Silverton Partners Β· filed May 2018 Β· $5M raise
Ojo LabsBoard seat
via Silverton Partners Β· filed Jan 2016 Β· $5.9M raise
NeighborFavorBoard seat
via Silverton Partners Β· filed Mar 2015 Β· $12.9M raise
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