Bio

Mike has over three decades of experience working in both Global 100 and private equity-backed companies. Since 2005 he has been a leader in IP development and monetization, first as CEO of Adaptix, Inc., a prominent developer of patented 4G mobile broadband technologies sold to Acacia Research in 2012, then as the CEO of PanOptis, completing the acquisition of large patent portfolios from several multinational companies. Prior to Adaptix, Mike was an executive in the telecommunications sector overseeing the development and sale of over $20 billion in products and services. This included serving as the COO of Alcatel USA, CEO of Transat Technologies, a provider of carrier-grade software, CEO of Photuris, a pioneer in the field of high-density optical switching, and CEO of AccessLan Communications, a supplier of carrier-grade access equipment for integrated communications providers. Earlier in his career Mike held positions in acoustical physics research and electronics design engineering. Mike has been granted numerous patents covering telecommunications and electronics. He is a member of the Licensing Executives Society, the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Audio Engineering Society. Mike holds degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology and Management from Purdue University.