Ann L. Winblad
Founder at Aspenwood Ventures
Profile
Ann L.
Winblad is the founder of Aspenwood Ventures (1989) and Open Systems, Inc. (1976).
She is currently a Co-Chairman at SDForum, a Director at OptiMine Software, Inc. (2014), a Trustee at the University of St. Thomas, and an Investment Committee member at Seraphim Capital (General Partner) LLP (2021).
Ms. Winblad's former positions include Director roles at Net Perceptions, Inc., XO Group, Inc., Dean & DeLuca, Inc., Marketwire, Inc., Krillion, Inc., MuleSoft LLC, T, Humongous Entertainment, Inc., Intrinsa Corp., Berkeley Systems, Inc., Central Point Software, Inc., Sage Intacct, Inc., and Hyperion, Inc. She was also a Director and Chairperson at Silicon Valley Forum (1998-2014) and a Systems Analyst at Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Ms. Winblad received her undergraduate degree from St. Catherine University (Minnesota) in 1973 and her graduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in 1975.
Ann L. Winblad active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Aspenwood Ventures
 Aspenwood Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Aspenwood Ventures (Aspenwood Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1989 by John R. Hummer and Ann L. Winblad. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 1989-08-31 |
University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland. | Director/Board Member | 2014-03-27 |
| SDForum | Chairman | 2010-03-17 |
OptiMine Software, Inc.
 OptiMine Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OptiMine Software, Inc. provides digital add measurement and optimization platform. The company was founded by Douglas Bryan, Jack W. Peters and Robert Cooley in January 2008 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Seraphim Capital (General Partner) LLP
 Seraphim Capital (General Partner) LLP Investment ManagersFinance Seraphim Capital (General Partner) LLP, a subsidiary of YFM Equity Partners LLP, is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-06-30 |
Former positions of Ann L. Winblad
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Ace Metrix, Inc.
 Ace Metrix, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Ace Metrix, Inc. engages in the provision of on-demand television advertising analytics. It operates a platform for evaluating video advertising that companies can use to access TV and video data analysis to optimize their advertising campaigns. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-30 |
Sonatype, Inc.
 Sonatype, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sonatype, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise software solutions. Its products include Nexus Firewall, Lifecycle, Repository Pro, and Auditor. The company was founded by Eirik Bjorsnos, John Casey, Brian Fox, Rajneel Ganjoo, Eric Redmond, Sarel Jason van Zyl, Kenney Westerhof, and Andrew Williams in 2008 and is headquartered in Fulton, MD. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-30 |
| MULESOFT INC | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-01 |
Voltage Security, Inc.
 Voltage Security, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Voltage Security, Inc. operates as a data protection provider which delivers data-centric encryption, tokenization, and key management solutions. The company was founded by Matt Pauker, Rishi Kacker, Dan Boneh and Guido Appenzeller in 2002 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2015-02-27 |
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Training of Ann L. Winblad
| St. Catherine University (Minnesota) | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of St. Thomas | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 25 |
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Net Perceptions, Inc.
 Net Perceptions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Net Perceptions was a provider of software solutions designed to enable customers to improve their marketing, selling and merchandising effectiveness.The company failed to get the necessary shareholder approval to liquidate and announced it was redeploying its assets through a possible merger or acquisition with an operating company. | Technology Services |
XO Group, Inc.
 XO Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services XO Group, Inc. operates as a consumer Internet and media company. Its brands include The Knot, The Bump, The Nest and GigMasters. The company was founded by David Liu and Carley Roney on May 2, 1996 and is headquartered in Montgomery County, MD. | Consumer Services |
Dean & DeLuca, Inc.
 Dean & DeLuca, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Dean & DeLuca, Inc. operates cafeterias and retail stores. Its offers meat and meat products, kitchen and dining products, seafood and shellfish products, vinegar, and pantry products. It also offers gift baskets and catering services for small private affairs to large corporate events. The company was founded by Joel B. Dean, Giorgio DeLuca and Jack Ceglic in September 1977 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Retail Trade |
Aspenwood Ventures
Aspenwood Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Aspenwood Ventures (Aspenwood Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1989 by John R. Hummer and Ann L. Winblad. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Marketwire, Inc.
 Marketwire, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Marketwire, Inc. provides press release distribution services. It also provides newswire services and online media monitoring. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Voltage Security, Inc.
Voltage Security, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Voltage Security, Inc. operates as a data protection provider which delivers data-centric encryption, tokenization, and key management solutions. The company was founded by Matt Pauker, Rishi Kacker, Dan Boneh and Guido Appenzeller in 2002 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Technology Services |
Krillion, Inc.
 Krillion, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Krillion, Inc. provided online advertising services. The firm offered advertising opportunities for marketers targeting customers who are engaged in researching products online. The company was founded by Roger Spreen, Joel Toledano, and Mance Ed in February 2006 and was headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Technology Services |
Mulesoft LLC
 Mulesoft LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services MuleSoft LLC provides open source infrastructure and integration software. It designs and develops an integration platform for connecting applications, data sources, and devices in the cloud or on-premises. The company offers anypoint platform, an integration platform for Software-as-a-Service, service oriented architecture, and application programming interfaces. Mulesoft was founded by Ross Mason in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Star Analytics, Inc.
 Star Analytics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Star Analytics, Inc. provides software automation tools and services. The firm provides a suite of products for financial data management, enabling finance departments to both automate and integrate the management of the data throughout its finance systems. Its two main products include star command center and star integration server. The company was founded by Quinlan Eddy in 2004 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
Sonatype, Inc.
Sonatype, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sonatype, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise software solutions. Its products include Nexus Firewall, Lifecycle, Repository Pro, and Auditor. The company was founded by Eirik Bjorsnos, John Casey, Brian Fox, Rajneel Ganjoo, Eric Redmond, Sarel Jason van Zyl, Kenney Westerhof, and Andrew Williams in 2008 and is headquartered in Fulton, MD. | Technology Services |
OptiMine Software, Inc.
OptiMine Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OptiMine Software, Inc. provides digital add measurement and optimization platform. The company was founded by Douglas Bryan, Jack W. Peters and Robert Cooley in January 2008 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Technology Services |
T/Maker Co.
 T/Maker Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Deluxe Corp., T/Maker Co. is a private company that specializes in image content and multimedia software. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded by Heidi J. Roizen, Robert Simon. T/Maker was acquired by Deluxe Corp. on June 29, 1994. | Technology Services |
Humongous Entertainment, Inc.
 Humongous Entertainment, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Atari SA, Humongous Entertainment, Inc. is a private company that publishes children's education and entertainment CD-ROMs. The company is based in Woodinville, WA. Humongous Entertainment was acquired by Infogrames Entertainment SA from Atari, Inc. (New York) on August 26, 2005 for $10.30 million. | Technology Services |
Intrinsa Corp.
 Intrinsa Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Microsoft Corp., Intrinsa Corp. is a private company that develops defection testing tools for software makers. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded by Jon Pincus, Mat Glauninger, Michael Niles Schuh. Intrinsa was acquired by Microsoft Corp. on July 27, 1999 for $58.91 million. | Technology Services |
Berkeley Systems, Inc.
 Berkeley Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Avis Budget Group, Inc., Berkeley Systems, Inc. makes popular computer multimedia games and screen savers. The private company is based in Berkeley, CA. Berkeley Systems was acquired by CUC International, Inc. on April 10, 1997. | Technology Services |
Central Point Software, Inc.
 Central Point Software, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Gen Digital Inc., Central Point Software, Inc. is a personal computer software company. The private company is based in Beaverton, OR. Central Point Software was acquired by Gen Digital Inc. on June 23, 1994 for $64 million. | Technology Services |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis | Government |
Sage Intacct, Inc.
 Sage Intacct, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sage Intacct, Inc. provides cloud financial management services. Its systems includes accounting, cash management, purchasing, vendor management, financial consolidation, revenue recognition, subscription billing, contract management, project accounting, fund accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting applications, all delivered through the cloud. The company was founded by David C. Thomas and Odysseas Tsatalos in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Seraphim Capital (General Partner) LLP
Seraphim Capital (General Partner) LLP Investment ManagersFinance Seraphim Capital (General Partner) LLP, a subsidiary of YFM Equity Partners LLP, is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Hyperion, Inc.
 Hyperion, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Hyperion, Inc. repairs machines and mobile devices. It offers iPhone iPad iPod repair, iPhone repair services, iPad and iPod touch repair services, samsung galaxy S4 and S5 repair, computer repair, and free computer diagnosis. The company was founded on February 19, 2002 and is headquartered in Springfield, IL. | Technology Services |
Open Systems, Inc.
 Open Systems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Open Systems, Inc. provides staffing, technical consulting and professional services. It specializes in technology consulting, Vendor Management (VMS) and Business Process Management (BPM). The firm provides a full range of staffing services including contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire (permanent staffing) solutions. The company was founded by Satya Ahuja in 1994 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Ace Metrix, Inc.
Ace Metrix, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Ace Metrix, Inc. engages in the provision of on-demand television advertising analytics. It operates a platform for evaluating video advertising that companies can use to access TV and video data analysis to optimize their advertising campaigns. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Commercial Services |
| SDForum | |
Karmasphere, Inc.
 Karmasphere, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Karmasphere was a business analytics software company brought Apache Hadoop power to the desktop. Karmasphere enables companies to unlock the competitive advantages within their large datasets by providing an easy-to-use class of client-side software. Karmasphere's first product, Karmasphere Studio: Community Edition was available for download at www.karmasphere.com. The company operated out of offices located in San Jose, California USA and Europe. | Technology Services |
Silicon Valley Forum
 Silicon Valley Forum Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Silicon Valley Forum provides resources and information services to the startup and investment ecosystem. The non-profit company is based in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
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