Jon Auerbach
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Areas of greatest interest
Wireless technologies and services
Track Record
Starent Networks - IPO 2007, (Nasdaq: STAR), co-led at Highland Capital Partners, acquired by Cisco 2009
Quattro Wireless - co-led at Highland Capital Partners, acquired by Apple 2010
CCTV - Wireless spectrum - acquired by TerreStar 2008 (NASDAQ: TSTR)
Optasite - Acquired by SBA Communications (NASDAQ: SBAC) 2008
TriStar Investors
Past Lives
General Partner at Highland Capital Partners
Technology reporter and editor at The Wall Street Journal during which time he was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
What he does for fun
Triathlons squeezed in between driving kids to soccer games and ski races.
Joined CRV
2007
Education
BA, University of Pennsylvania
Current Projects
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GreatCall
GreatCall was founded by Arlene Harris, a 45-year veteran in wireless and creator of the highly regarded SOS emergency phone, and Martin Cooper, the father of the first portable cellular phone. GreatCall’s vision is to connect people with family and friends when they are away from home by providing a simple phone and personalized service that works the way they want it to. The company’s support and systems are centered on simplicity, personalization and an emphasis on convenience and comfort. GreatCall is located in Del Mar, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.jitterbug.com.
06/24/2008
GreatCall, Inc. Secures $38 Million in Series C Funding more
Updates
Press
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12/01/2009
Xconomy Boston - In the Venture Business, Small Is Beautiful, Charles River Ventures Argues—And Funds… more
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12/10/2007
Jon Auerbach joins Charles River Ventures as General Partner more
