Vice President and Managing Director, Technology Group
Experienced in all aspects of equity funding, Erik is responsible for identifying and partnering with entrepreneurial companies focused on Technology. In addition, Erik works closely with Safeguard’s existing partner companies to provide operational and strategic support along with market analysis and industry insight.
Erik joined Safeguard from WWC Capital Group, LLC, an investment banking and private equity firm, where he was a Partner in the firm’s private equity fund. Previously, he was a Principal at Aurora Funds, Inc., a venture capital firm focused on information technology and life sciences companies. Erik also previously served as Business Development Manager at RISCmanagement, Inc., a network, systems and Internet infrastructure solutions provider. He was also employed as a Business Development Manager by Hummingbird Communications, Inc., a Canadian-based software company developing network connectivity and business intelligence software. Erik began his career with Beame & Whiteside Software, Inc., a networking software company, as Product Line Manager.
EXPERIENCE
- WWC Capital Group, LLC – Partner
- Aurora Funds, Inc. – Principal
- RISCmanagement, Inc. – Business Development Manager
- Hummingbird Communications, Inc. – Business Development Manager
- Beame & Whiteside Software, Inc. – Product Line Manager
BOARD MEMBER
Safeguard Partner Companies
Independent Organizations
- MAC Alliance
- MAVA – Steering Committee
EDUCATION
- BA, Economics – Lake Forest College
- MBA – Carroll Graduate School of Management, Boston College