Jon W. Bayless
Director/Board Member at GENBAND, Inc.
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Jon W.
Bayless is currently a Director at GENBAND, Inc., Waterrun, Inc., and Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp.
He is also an Advisor at Trellis Partners and a member of the Investment Committee at Aristos Ventures Management LLC.
Previously, he held positions as Chairman at Landmark Graphics Corp., Ciena Corp., and Xtera Communications, Inc. He also served as a Director at Carrius Technologies, Inc., ExteNet Systems, Inc., Chiaro Networks Ltd., Vidyo, Inc., WaveBender, Inc., Covaro Networks, Inc., and Netsocket, Inc. Additionally, he worked as a Principal at E-Systems, Inc. and Motorola, Inc. He started his career as a General Partner at Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co. in 1981.
He also worked as a Professor at Southern Methodist University.
Dr. Bayless holds a doctorate degree from Arizona State University, a graduate degree from The University of Alabama, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Jon W. Bayless active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co.
 Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co (Sevin Rosen Bayless) is a venture capital firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/1980 |
GENBAND, Inc.
 GENBAND, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology GENBAND, Inc. provides smart networking solutions for service providers and enterprises. Its products include application and client platforms, session border controllers, call controllers, media gateways, wireless access gateways, cloud services and management. The company also provide customer support, EDGE training, education, FLEX deployment services. GENBAND was founded by Anthony John Paul Carew, Brendon W. Mills, Ronald D. Lutz and Steven Raich in 1999 and is headquartered in Frisco, TX. | Director/Board Member | 24/04/2011 |
Trellis Partners
 Trellis Partners Investment ManagersFinance Trellis Partners (Trellis Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by John L. Long. The firm is headquartered in Cedar Creek, Texas. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Waterrun, Inc.
 Waterrun, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Waterrun, Inc. provides CDMA wireless radio access network solutions. Its broad portfolio is designed to help operators improve in-building coverage, offload data and enhance capacity. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp.
 Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp. provides telecommunications application connectivity solutions. It offers application session controller software, a network element that sits between the application cloud and the converging network/control layer to provide and manage connectivity to the evolving network for multiple applications. The firm also provides support programs, professional and training services. The company was founded by Craig W. Miller, Randal E. Waters and Mark A. Crutcher in 2002 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aristos Ventures Management LLC
 Aristos Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Aristos Ventures Management LLC (Aristos Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Felipe Mendoza. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Investment Committee Member | - |
Former positions of Jon W. Bayless
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|---|---|---|
Chiaro Networks Ltd.
 Chiaro Networks Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Chiaro Networks, Inc. provides software routing applications. The company's Enstara line of optical routing equipment is used by telecommunications network operators to direct data transmitted over internet protocol networks. Chiaro Networks was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Director/Board Member | 03/04/2008 |
Carrius Technologies, Inc.
 Carrius Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Carrius Technologies, Inc. provides carrier-grade intelligent VoIP switching and gateway solutions. It provides the telecom industry with switching platforms that enable enhanced voice and data services to be deployed over traditional circuit-based networks as well as next generation packet-based networks. Carrius' solutions allow service providers to migrate their existing services to a converged network capable of supporting enhanced Voice over IP (VoIP) as well as new voice and data multimedia services. The company is located in Richardson, TX. | Director/Board Member | 21/01/2008 |
Covaro Networks, Inc.
 Covaro Networks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Covaro Networks, Inc. develops equipment for carriers to enable delivery of intelligent Ethernet services for small and medium businesses. Its products enable carriers to offer intelligent Ethernet services profitably over any facility copper, fiber, sonet and DS3/DS1. Using its unique etherjack demarcation technology, carriers can offer carrier-grade service definition, monitoring and diagnostics for Ethernet-based services. The company was founded in January 2002 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Director/Board Member | 29/08/2007 |
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Training of Jon W. Bayless
| Arizona State University | Doctorate Degree |
| The University of Alabama | Graduate Degree |
| University of Oklahoma | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| CIENA CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| XTERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 16 |
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| E-Systems, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Landmark Graphics Corp.
 Landmark Graphics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Landmark Graphics Corp. provides software and consulting services for the oil and gas industry. The Company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
Motorola, Inc.
 Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Motorola, Inc. provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. Motorola is engaged in providing technologies, products and services for mobile phones. Its portfolio includes wireless handsets, wireless accessories, digital entertainment devices, wireless access systems, voice and data communications systems, and enterprise mobility products. The company operates through three business segments, including Mobile Devices Segment, Home and Networks Mobility Segment and Enterprise Mobility Solutions Segment. The Mobile Devices segment designs, manufactures, sells and services wireless handsets with integrated software and accessory products, and licenses intellectual property. The Home and Networks Mobility segment designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services: (i) digital video, Internet Protocol video and broadcast network interactive set-tops, end-to-end video delivery systems, broadband access infrastructure platforms, and associated data and voice customer premise equipment to cable television and telecom service providers, and (ii) wireless access systems, including cellular infrastructure systems and wireless broadband systems, to wireless service providers. The Enterprise Mobility Solutions segment designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services analog and digital two-way radio, voice and data communications products and systems for private networks, wireless broadband systems and end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions to government and public safety agencies, as well as retail, energy and utilities, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare and other commercial customers. Motorola was founded on September 25, 1928 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL | Electronic Technology |
Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co.
Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co (Sevin Rosen Bayless) is a venture capital firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
GENBAND, Inc.
GENBAND, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology GENBAND, Inc. provides smart networking solutions for service providers and enterprises. Its products include application and client platforms, session border controllers, call controllers, media gateways, wireless access gateways, cloud services and management. The company also provide customer support, EDGE training, education, FLEX deployment services. GENBAND was founded by Anthony John Paul Carew, Brendon W. Mills, Ronald D. Lutz and Steven Raich in 1999 and is headquartered in Frisco, TX. | Electronic Technology |
Carrius Technologies, Inc.
Carrius Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Carrius Technologies, Inc. provides carrier-grade intelligent VoIP switching and gateway solutions. It provides the telecom industry with switching platforms that enable enhanced voice and data services to be deployed over traditional circuit-based networks as well as next generation packet-based networks. Carrius' solutions allow service providers to migrate their existing services to a converged network capable of supporting enhanced Voice over IP (VoIP) as well as new voice and data multimedia services. The company is located in Richardson, TX. | Communications |
Waterrun, Inc.
Waterrun, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Waterrun, Inc. provides CDMA wireless radio access network solutions. Its broad portfolio is designed to help operators improve in-building coverage, offload data and enhance capacity. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Communications |
ExteNet Systems, Inc.
 ExteNet Systems, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications ExteNet Systems, Inc. owns, manages and operates indoor and outdoor distributed networks. It offers node and fiber network monitoring, base transceiver station hub security monitoring, advanced remote diagnostics, network event notification and resolution, trouble ticketing, scheduled maintenance, and network health reporting services. The company was founded by Ross W. Manire and Eric Lekacz in 2002 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL. | Communications |
Chiaro Networks Ltd.
Chiaro Networks Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Chiaro Networks, Inc. provides software routing applications. The company's Enstara line of optical routing equipment is used by telecommunications network operators to direct data transmitted over internet protocol networks. Chiaro Networks was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Technology Services |
Vidyo, Inc.
 Vidyo, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Vidyo, Inc. provides video conferencing solutions. Its services include adoption, deployment, project management, and telehealth clinical design. The firm's products include mobile, desktop, huddle room and board room. Its core capabilities include management and call control, media routing and optimization, recording and webcasting, and interoperability. The company was founded by Tal Dilian, Ofer Shapiro, Isaac Levy, Avery More, and Alexandros Eleftheriadis and in 2005 and is headquartered in Hackensack, NJ. | Consumer Services |
Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp.
Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp. provides telecommunications application connectivity solutions. It offers application session controller software, a network element that sits between the application cloud and the converging network/control layer to provide and manage connectivity to the evolving network for multiple applications. The firm also provides support programs, professional and training services. The company was founded by Craig W. Miller, Randal E. Waters and Mark A. Crutcher in 2002 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Technology Services |
WaveBender, Inc.
 WaveBender, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services WaveBender, Inc. develops next generation flat panel antenna technology. The company was founded by Dedi Haziza on May 25, 2006 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Technology Services |
Trellis Partners
Trellis Partners Investment ManagersFinance Trellis Partners (Trellis Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by John L. Long. The firm is headquartered in Cedar Creek, Texas. | Finance |
Covaro Networks, Inc.
Covaro Networks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Covaro Networks, Inc. develops equipment for carriers to enable delivery of intelligent Ethernet services for small and medium businesses. Its products enable carriers to offer intelligent Ethernet services profitably over any facility copper, fiber, sonet and DS3/DS1. Using its unique etherjack demarcation technology, carriers can offer carrier-grade service definition, monitoring and diagnostics for Ethernet-based services. The company was founded in January 2002 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Technology Services |
Netsocket, Inc.
 Netsocket, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Netsocket, Inc. provides internet protocol service assurance solutions. It specializes in internet protocol networking service assurance, unified communications service assurance, virtualized networking, video calibration service assurance, and voice over internet protocol service assurance. The company was founded by Kenneth Lewis on September 19, 2006 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Technology Services |
Aristos Ventures Management LLC
Aristos Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Aristos Ventures Management LLC (Aristos Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Felipe Mendoza. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
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