Ben Algaze

About

Seasoned executive with over 20 years experience in the computer and software industry with Microsoft, Dell, IBM, Unisys, and several startups. Led sales and business development at FrogSlayer Software, a custom software developer specializing in technical computing and data visualization applications for business, engineering, and scientific uses. Previously, with Passalong Networks, was VP of Connected Consumer Strategy, driving the company's business and technology initiatives to integrate its digital music commerce services with internet connected media devices. At Microsoft, served in senior marketing and business development roles in the Digital Media, Internet Platform, Development Tools, and international marketing groups. Among accomplishments was directing strategic partnering and business development for the launch of Microsoft’s Digital Rights Management and Windows Media technologies. Was also responsible for crafting key technology and distribution partnerships for Internet Explorer 4.0 and other strategic parts of the Windows Internet platform. Led marketing for Unisys’ Branch Banking solutions in Latin America. Began career as a software developer with IBM’s Series/1 minicomputer group, working on several projects incorporating SNA technology including the first peer-to-peer distributed operating system in IBM. Education includes B.A. in computer science from the University of Miami and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.Specialties: Business Development, Strategic Planning, acquisitions and equity investments, product marketing strategies and plans, program management. Experience with consumer, enterprise, and vertical software products with particular interest in bringing new technologies to market.