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James O�Keefe is a global business leader, and demonstrated team builder, capable of maximizing shareholder wealth by taking business opportunities from concept to profitability in companies ranging from startups to $5B. He has established a record of unlocking shareholder value by converting privately-held business franchises to the higher multiples and liquidity afforded by public company ownership. Currently, Mr. O�Keefe works as a strategic advisor and mentor to high-growth technology companies in New York. Formerly the President and Co-CEO of Taconic, a privately-held $70+ million engineered Materials Company, Mr. O�Keefe managed 400 employees competing on five continents in microwave, architectural / construction and industrial fabric markets. Prior to joining Taconic, Mr. O�Keefe served as President/CEO of Interactive Learning International Corporation (ILINC/LearnLinc). During his tenure at ILINC/LearnLinc the company revenues grew over 10 times by opening two additional sales channels. Mr. O�Keefe is credited with negotiating partnership agreements with Intel, Microsoft, MCI and others. In addition, Mr. O�Keefe served as Vice President of Federal Sales for Softdesk, a $25 million Computer Aided Design software development firm ultimately acquired by Autodesk. He has also served as a Principal with Upstate Equities where he directed investment banking and technology portfolios for the venture funding firm. Mr. O�Keefe received his Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton Business School of The University of Pennsylvania, and his B.A. from St. Michael�s College of the University of Toronto. | 