Profile
Mr. Vargas joined TAF in 2005, bringing a background in Internetworking Infrastructure and Security.
He was an early pioneer in the Internet, developing secure Internets in the late 1980s while part of a special project team within the US Government.
He was an early employee of Cisco Systems (9 years) including 6 years developing their european operations, before becoming President of F-Secure (Internetworking Security software company) followed by CEO of Proficient Networks (Internetworking infrastructure).
Mr. Vargas focuses on leveraging his extensive international experience, global network and Sales & Marketing background when working with companies.
His current investment focus areas are Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Security and Internetworking.
He has a M.S.E.E.
and a B.S.E.E.
in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and was a Fulbright Scholar to Finland.
He lives in Los Altos Hills with his wife Marita and their three children.
Former positions of Chris Vargas
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The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC
The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC (The Angels' Forum) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Carol Sands, Craig Sirnio and Alejandro Estrada. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/05/2010 |
Cleantech Circle LLC
Cleantech Circle LLC Cleantech Circle LLC provides operational and business support, and advisory services to entrepreneurs in the clean technology field. The company was founded by Chris Vargas and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Founder | - |
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The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC
The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC (The Angels' Forum) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Carol Sands, Craig Sirnio and Alejandro Estrada. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Finance |
Cleantech Circle LLC
Cleantech Circle LLC Cleantech Circle LLC provides operational and business support, and advisory services to entrepreneurs in the clean technology field. The company was founded by Chris Vargas and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. |
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