Michael Tanne

Michael TanneA proven entrepreneur , Michael is the entrepreneur-in-residence at the Silicon Valley venture capital firm , Redpoint Ventures.Michael founded Internet advertising pioneer StarPoint Software in 1996 , serving as President and CEO until he merged the company with IMGIS to form AdForce , which went public in 1999 and was acquired by CMGI in 2000.Previously , Michael directed product management for Verity , Inc , where he helped establish Verity's role as the leading provider of search technology.Michael received a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Stanford University.