Casey G. Cowell
Founder at Boomerang Catapult LLC
Profile
Casey Cowell was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.
He graduated from the University of Chicago receiving an A.B.
degree in Economics.
In 1976, at the age of 23, he co-founded U.S.
Robotics, Inc. He served as Chairman and CEO throughout the company’s history culminating in its merger into 3COM Corporation in 1997, the second largest merger ever in High Tech at that time.
Initially a $200 post-college start-up, U.S.
Robotics, Inc. became the world’s largest manufacturer of modems and related products that connected computers to the global telephone network.
USR was the leading player in every major form factor globally.
Its technologies and products included desktop modems, internal PC cards, OEM products for PC manufacturers and massive rack-mount systems connecting online providers including America Online, Prodigy and IBM Global Networks.
In addition to a broad array of other products and technologies, USR also brought to market the Palm Pilot, the first highly successful handheld organizer.
Cowell has received numerous industry honors including being named one of the 25 Top Managers in the world by Business Week in 1995 and Executive of the Year in 1996 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Today Cowell is an active investor, advisor and board member in a broad range of companies with an emphasis on start-ups and early stage companies in the areas of technology, the internet, social media and healthcare.
Cowell has long-standing family ties to the Traverse City area.
In 1991 his family moved from the Chicago area to Elk Rapids (near Traverse City) to raise their pre-school age children in a smaller- community environment.
He is a long-time supporter of the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
He serves on the Board of Trustees of Traverse City based Munson Healthcare Network, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities and is active in many civic and philanthropic organizations and activities.
Casey G. Cowell active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Durandal, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Naveego, Inc.
Naveego, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Naveego, Inc. engages in the development of cloud based data quality and master data management platform. It offers healthcare, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, information technology service firms, retail, and energy solutions. The company was founded by Kevin Bozung, Beth Holmes-Bozung, and Derek Smith in 2012 and is headquartered in Traverse City, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Boomerang Catapult LLC
Boomerang Catapult LLC Investment ManagersFinance Boomerang Catapult LLC (Boomerang Catapult) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Casey G. Cowell. The firm is headquartered in Traverse, Michigan. | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen Center for the Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Interlochen Center for the Arts, founded in 1928, offers an immersive arts education experience to students of all ages. The non-profit company is based in Interlochen, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. Interlochen Online offers an online environment for learning on a schedule that works for students, with courses and private lessons available year-round in several arts disciplines, as well as college advising. The company provides an arts boarding school, summer arts camp, classes, and year-round performances. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vcapital, Inc.
Vcapital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Vcapital Inc (Vcapital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Len A Batterson and James Vaughan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Augment Ventures Management Co LLC
Augment Ventures Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance Augment Ventures Management Co. LLC (Augment Ventures Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Sonali Vijayavargiya. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Grand Ventures Management LLC
Grand Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grand Ventures Management LLC (Grand Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Tim Streit and McKeel Hagerty in 2017. The firm is headquartered in the Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Cowell Family Cancer Center | Founder | - |
Former positions of Casey G. Cowell
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CDW CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2007-10-11 |
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Training of Casey G. Cowell
The University of Chicago | Undergraduate Degree |
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CDW CORPORATION | Technology Services |
Private companies | 9 |
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Vcapital, Inc.
Vcapital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Vcapital Inc (Vcapital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Len A Batterson and James Vaughan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
U.S. Robotics Corp.
U.S. Robotics Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology US Robotics Corp. provides Internet access and networking. The firm designs broadband modems, wired and wireless networking solutions, and Internet security devices. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. | Electronic Technology |
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen Center for the Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Interlochen Center for the Arts, founded in 1928, offers an immersive arts education experience to students of all ages. The non-profit company is based in Interlochen, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. Interlochen Online offers an online environment for learning on a schedule that works for students, with courses and private lessons available year-round in several arts disciplines, as well as college advising. The company provides an arts boarding school, summer arts camp, classes, and year-round performances. | Consumer Services |
Durandal, Inc. | |
Augment Ventures Management Co LLC
Augment Ventures Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance Augment Ventures Management Co. LLC (Augment Ventures Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Sonali Vijayavargiya. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | Finance |
Grand Ventures Management LLC
Grand Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grand Ventures Management LLC (Grand Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Tim Streit and McKeel Hagerty in 2017. The firm is headquartered in the Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Finance |
Boomerang Catapult LLC
Boomerang Catapult LLC Investment ManagersFinance Boomerang Catapult LLC (Boomerang Catapult) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Casey G. Cowell. The firm is headquartered in Traverse, Michigan. | Finance |
Naveego, Inc.
Naveego, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Naveego, Inc. engages in the development of cloud based data quality and master data management platform. It offers healthcare, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, information technology service firms, retail, and energy solutions. The company was founded by Kevin Bozung, Beth Holmes-Bozung, and Derek Smith in 2012 and is headquartered in Traverse City, MI. | Technology Services |
Cowell Family Cancer Center |
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