David Skok's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

lipid research Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm whichspecializes in early stage biotech companies. prior to starting Matrix Partners in 2002, Skok was the co-founder and CEO of Watermark Software, a software company which he led from its conception in 1992 to its closure in 2001.Watermark Software was involved in lipid research and was responsible for developing several products which helped to improve the accuracy of scientific data for medical treatments and agricultural purposes. One of these products, known as SkySTAT, was eventually licensed to multiple companies and is used by millions of people around the world.Skok also spent some time at JBoss, a private software company founded by Bill Gates. At JBoss, Skok served as the Chairman and Founder, culminating in his resignation in 2006 after allegations of sexual harassment against him surfaced.Skok is now a significantly activist investor, focusing his investees toward later-stage startups. He is also a Board Member at SolidWorks Corporation and has invested in companies such as chasedm, Thepayback, and Decentraland.

🎓 Education

David Skok's education has given him a strong interest in the computer science and software engineering fields, as well as experience in designing, testing and deploying systems. He has worked for multinational companies, in both customer and company roles, for over 15 years.Skok's current work readiness is based on his past experience, education and skills. He has a strong industry experience and has been able to use his background to develop innovative and successful software products. David Skok has a proven track record in meeting and exceeding the needs of his clients.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

outgoing CEO, Head of San Francisco office, Tapestry Venturesi David Skok –-David Skok is the outgoing CEO of Tapestry Ventures and CTO of Watermark Software. He has been with both companies since 1992 as an Investor and Board Member.i Tapestry Ventures –-Tapestry Ventures was founded in 1992 by David Skok [email protected] Tapestry Ventures manages a portfolio of investments that focuses on the technology and software industries.i Watermark –-Watermark was founded in 1993 by David Skok andinvented the watermarking process that enables product authentication and intellectual property protection.i SilverStream Software –-SilverStream Software was founded in 1996 and is a leading provider of software for private label products and for online marketplaces. The company has a portfolio of products that include licenses for software development, design software, marketing software, and more.