Cliff Higgerson

Cliff Higgerson is currently a venture partner with Walden International. He is a co-founder of ComVentures, a venture capital firm, and has been an active director in many of the firm's portfolio companies. Recent investments include Geronimo WindPower, XTERA, Hatteras Networks, Kotura, and Littlefeet. Prior Investments and board seats include such industry leaders as Advanced Fibre Communications, America Online, Ciena, Digital Island (acquired by Cable & Wireless), Digital Microwave (now DMC Stratex), Lightspeed (acquired by WorldCom), Octel, and Tut Systems. Mr. Higgerson has over 25 years of experience in research, consulting, planning, and venture investing.

Work Experience

• Walden International
• Co-founder, ComVentures
• Partner, Vanguard Venture Partners
• Managing Partner and Director of Research, Hambrecht & Quist
• Director of the Communications Group, L.F. Rothschild, Unterberg, Towbin

Education

• MBA, UC Berkeley
• BS, University of Illinois

Awards, Honors, and Significant Achievements

• Co-founder, ComVentures
• Member of Board of several firms

Mr. Higgerson on Walden International web site

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