David W. Pidwell has been a venture partner at Alloy Ventures since 1996. In 1987 Mr. Pidwell founded Rasna Corporation, a mechanical design automation software company financed by the partners at Alloy Ventures. He was president and chief executive officer until 1995 when Parametric Technology (NASDAQ: PMTC) acquired the firm. Prior to Rasna, Mr. Pidwell was employed by ROLM Corporation for 14 years. He received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a master of science degree in computer systems engineering from Ohio University and completed three years of work at Stanford University on a doctorate in engineering economic systems. Mr. Pidwell is currently a director of Informatica (NASDAQ: INFA) as well as a number of privately held companies. |