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Mr. Jim D.
Timmins is a Managing Director at Teknos Associates LLC and Independent Director at Zhone Technologies, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Zhone Technologies, Inc. and WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc.
Mr. Timmins was previously employed as a Managing Director by Pagemill Partners LLC, Partner by Redwood Partners, a Principal by Hambrecht & Quist LLC, a Director-Private Equity by Enron Corp., Partner by NIF Ventures USA, Inc., a Principal by Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc., and Vice President by Torch Energy Advisors, Inc.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Stanford University.
Jim D. Timmins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WAVESPLITTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Teknos Associates LLC
Teknos Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/10/2008 |
Former positions of Jim D. Timmins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Zhone Technologies, Inc.
Zhone Technologies, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, develops and manufactures communications network equipment for the telecommunications industries | Director/Board Member | 29/09/2015 |
Pagemill Partners LLC
Pagemill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advice in all areas of mergers and acquisitions | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2007 |
NIF Ventures USA, Inc.
NIF Ventures USA, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance NIF considers investments at any stage of communications, enterprise software, Internet infrastructure, hardware, and semiconductor development, but tends to invest in earlier round financings. The firm looks for products and services that address large emerging markets Target companies should have a viable business model and a clear execution strategy that will enable it to gain market leadership. Management should have domain and functional expertise. While NIF does not expect profitability right away, the business plan should show a clear path to break-even within a reasonable time. NIF's investment decisions are made by the partnership as a team. Typically, one partner performs the initial review of the business plan and conducts the first meeting with management. If there is a fit with their investment parameters, they then conduct a detailed due diligence process, which includes meetings with the management team, site visits and customer calls. The partners involved present the opportunity to entire partnership for a vote. | Chief Investment Officer | 30/12/1999 |
Redwood Partners (Ventures)
Redwood Partners (Ventures) Investment ManagersFinance Redwood Technology Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed and early-stage transactions. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1997 |
Hambrecht & Quist LLC
Hambrecht & Quist LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1989 |
Training of Jim D. Timmins
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| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Enron Corp.
Enron Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Provides energy related services | Energy Minerals |
Zhone Technologies, Inc.
Zhone Technologies, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, develops and manufactures communications network equipment for the telecommunications industries | Electronic Technology |
WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc.
WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops, manufactures and sells optical components & modules for AI, data center, broadband and enterprise applications through online | Electronic Technology |
Stanford University
Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Redwood Partners (Ventures)
Redwood Partners (Ventures) Investment ManagersFinance Redwood Technology Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed and early-stage transactions. | Finance |
Torch Energy Advisors, Inc.
Torch Energy Advisors, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides administrative services | Commercial Services |
University of Toronto
University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
NIF Ventures USA, Inc.
NIF Ventures USA, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance NIF considers investments at any stage of communications, enterprise software, Internet infrastructure, hardware, and semiconductor development, but tends to invest in earlier round financings. The firm looks for products and services that address large emerging markets Target companies should have a viable business model and a clear execution strategy that will enable it to gain market leadership. Management should have domain and functional expertise. While NIF does not expect profitability right away, the business plan should show a clear path to break-even within a reasonable time. NIF's investment decisions are made by the partnership as a team. Typically, one partner performs the initial review of the business plan and conducts the first meeting with management. If there is a fit with their investment parameters, they then conduct a detailed due diligence process, which includes meetings with the management team, site visits and customer calls. The partners involved present the opportunity to entire partnership for a vote. | Finance |
Hambrecht & Quist LLC
Hambrecht & Quist LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokerage services | Finance |
Pagemill Partners LLC
Pagemill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advice in all areas of mergers and acquisitions | Finance |
Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc.
Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Teknos Associates LLC
Teknos Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory services | Finance |
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