SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading business,
technology, and intellectual property ("IP") advisory
firm Sherpa Technology Group today announced the
promotion of Mark Gober to the role of Partner from his
previous role as Senior Director. Mark joined Sherpa Technology
Group in 2010, serving as an Associate in the firm's Boston office before transferring to Silicon
Valley in 2011. Mark began his career as an Investment Banking
Analyst with UBS in New York,
where he worked on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and
restructuring transactions for financial institutions. He graduated
magna cum laude from Princeton
University where he was captain of the tennis team.
Mark is well-respected in the field, and has been quoted for his
opinions on technology and IP matters in publications such as
Bloomberg Businessweek and The Patent Investor.
Additionally, he has authored feature pieces in Intellectual Asset
Management (IAM) Magazine's globally printed publication.
"We are thrilled for Mark to take a greater leadership role at
the firm as we continue to grow our business and service
world-leading innovators, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to
venture-backed startups," said Ralph Eckardt, Managing Partner
of Sherpa Technology Group and former head of The Boston Consulting
Group's IP Strategy Practice.
"Mark's breadth and depth of experience is truly unique. He's
managed complex and high-priority engagements for Boards of
Directors, CEOs, and senior management teams in a wide range of
technology sectors," said Kevin Rivette, Managing Partner of
Sherpa Technology Group, former Vice President at IBM Corporation,
and former Senior Advisor to The Boston Consulting Group. "Our
firm's versatility allows us to be involved in situations that most
advisors never see, and Mark has been on the front lines of these
engagements for years."
"Most firms advising on intellectual property matters emphasize
their legal expertise. While legal skills are certainly important,
Sherpa believes that this is only one piece of the puzzle - a
holistic approach is needed to help clients achieve their business
objectives. Mark's business and financial acumen further
differentiate us from intellectual property specialists, and we are
excited for him to join the senior leadership group,"
said Peter Detkin, Managing Partner of Sherpa Technology Group
and co-founder of the multi-billion-dollar innovation investment
fund, Intellectual Ventures, and formerly Vice President at Intel
Corporation responsible for Intel's patent, licensing, litigation
and antitrust strategies. Before Intel Peter was a partner at
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati.
About Sherpa Technology Group
Founded in 2008, Sherpa Technology Group is a strategy and
M&A advisor on technology and intellectual property ("IP")
matters. The firm's clients range from Fortune 500 companies, to
emerging technology companies, to investors and investment banks.
Advising at the intersection of business, technology, and IP
requires the specialized knowledge, expertise and creativity that
our experienced team possesses. We act as the "sherpa" – the
experienced guide and fellow traveler – who partakes in the journey
with our clients and enables them to reach the summit, overcoming
obstacles and navigating challenges along the way.
Sherpa Technology Group has world-class experience in IP
strategy, management consulting, investment banking, and
engineering. Members of its leadership team were responsible for
authoring prominent books on IP strategy,
including Rembrandts in the
Attic (2000) and The Invisible
Edge (2009) and managed and monetized leading patent
estates for the world's most recognizable companies, such as IBM
Corporation, Intel Corporation, and Intellectual Ventures. The firm
has offices in Silicon Valley and Boston. Find out more
www.SherpaTechnologyGroup.com
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