Albert J. Charpentier
Founder at AgileSwitch LLC
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In addition to his role at Plum Capital, Mr. Charpentier is the founder and CTO of Intellifit, Inc., a company with a proprietary clothing measurement and manufacturing system that is a portfolio company of Plum.
He was the founder and President of Ensoniq Corporation.
Ensoniq was founded in 1983 and is a leading manufacturer of high-end electronic musical instruments and audio chips and add-in cards for PCs.
Ensonq was purchased in 1998 by Creative Technology LTD, a Singapore Company.
Prior to founding Ensoniq, Mr. Charpentier was Vice President of Engineering at Commodore Computers where he led the team responsible for the development of the Commodore 64 Computer.
Mr. Charpentier has years of experience in the electronics, semiconductor, and computer industry.
He has designed chips, silicon, and software systems in the following areas: calculators, microprocessors, ROM, DRAM, SRAM, video chips, audio chips, and hearing aids.
He holds five patents in these fields.
He earned a BSEE degree in 1975 from the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Charpentier is also Chairman of the Board at JVC Technologies, an IT deployment firm based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, and serves on the Board off ViaGate, a New Jersey-based company producing broadband VDSL technology.
Albert J. Charpentier active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Data.com International, Inc.
 Data.com International, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Data.com International, Inc. designs, develops, markets and supports enterprise software solutions for mid-sized enterprise, divisions and subsidiaries of larger corporations. It provides enterprise solutions in main areas of manufacturing and finance. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
AgileSwitch LLC
 AgileSwitch LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology AgileSwitch LLC designs and manufactures gate drivers for silicon carbide power modules. It also offers analog stack electronics, and analog and digital IPM evaluation kits. The firm develops transformative technology that improves the performance of drivers for IGBT modules. Its IGBTs are used in a variety of power converters including solar/PV inverters, wind turbine, motor drives, uninterruptable power supplies, industrial machines, hybrid electric vehicles and power distribution. The company was founded by Rob Weber and Albert J. Charpentier in 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Founder | 31/12/2009 |
Former positions of Albert J. Charpentier
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Robin Hood Ventures
 Robin Hood Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Robin Hood Ventures (RHV) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Rob weber. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2005 |
Robin Hood Ventures
Robin Hood Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Robin Hood Ventures (RHV) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Rob weber. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Intellifit Corp.
 Intellifit Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Intellifit Corp. manufactures body scanning systems. The company was founded by Albert J. Charpentier in 2000 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Founder | - |
Plum Capital LLC
 Plum Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Plum Capital LLC (Plum Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Ensoniq Corp.
 Ensoniq Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Creative Technology Ltd., Ensoniq Corp. is a company that makes audio and sound technology products. The company is based in Malvern, PA. Ensoniq was acquired by Creative Technology Ltd. on January 09, 1998 for $77 million. | President | - |
Training of Albert J. Charpentier
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
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Robin Hood Ventures
Robin Hood Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Robin Hood Ventures (RHV) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Rob weber. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Ensoniq Corp.
Ensoniq Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Creative Technology Ltd., Ensoniq Corp. is a company that makes audio and sound technology products. The company is based in Malvern, PA. Ensoniq was acquired by Creative Technology Ltd. on January 09, 1998 for $77 million. | Consumer Durables |
Plum Capital LLC
Plum Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Plum Capital LLC (Plum Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Intellifit Corp.
Intellifit Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Intellifit Corp. manufactures body scanning systems. The company was founded by Albert J. Charpentier in 2000 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Health Technology |
Data.com International, Inc.
Data.com International, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Data.com International, Inc. designs, develops, markets and supports enterprise software solutions for mid-sized enterprise, divisions and subsidiaries of larger corporations. It provides enterprise solutions in main areas of manufacturing and finance. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | Technology Services |
AgileSwitch LLC
AgileSwitch LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology AgileSwitch LLC designs and manufactures gate drivers for silicon carbide power modules. It also offers analog stack electronics, and analog and digital IPM evaluation kits. The firm develops transformative technology that improves the performance of drivers for IGBT modules. Its IGBTs are used in a variety of power converters including solar/PV inverters, wind turbine, motor drives, uninterruptable power supplies, industrial machines, hybrid electric vehicles and power distribution. The company was founded by Rob Weber and Albert J. Charpentier in 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Electronic Technology |
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