At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based CFO’ operating in the Network Hardware space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Jason Searfoss
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer of Boomtown Accelerators
Jason Searfoss is the Chief Financial Officer at Boomtown Accelerator and Altvia Solutions, LLC. In this role, he manages investor relations and financial strategy for the firm. He also leads the finance and fundraising curriculum for the teams that join the accelerator. Before joining Boomtown, Jason Searfoss was the Chief Financial Officer at Longford Capital. He has also worked at The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, GE Capital, AEGON, Samsung and JPMorgan Chase. Jason Searfoss has extensive experience in private equity and corporate finance. He holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1998 and B.A. in Economics and English, Summa Cum Laude from Kenyon College in 1994.
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About Boomtown Accelerators, Numeria Ventures: Boomtown’s bespoke accelerator programs help startups turn ideas into profitable, scalable businesses.
Murat Kocaman
Chief Financial Officer of Plume Design
Murat Kocaman has been serving as Chief Financial Officer at Plume Design since March 2017.
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About Plume Design: Plume is a SaaS platform that provides the delivery of technological services for connected homes.
Thomas Strunk
CFO of World Wide Technology
Tom Strunk has nearly 20 years of industry experience, serving as World Wide Technology’s Vice President of Finance from 1994 until October 1999. From 1999 to 2002, Tom served as CFO for Telcobuy.com. As current CFO for WWT, he directs and manages the WWT finance and accounting operations and oversees a staff of accounting and financial managers. Before joining World Wide Technology, Tom served as Controller for a privately-held construction company. Strunk is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Louis University.
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About Telcobuy.com, World Wide Technology: World Wide Technology is a systems integrator, provides information technology and supply chain solutions.
Eric Yeaman
CFO of Silver Peak
Eric Yeaman has served as Chief Financial Officer since joining Silver Peak in 2005. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Turnstone Systems. Eric has held various senior financial positions at Atheros Communications, Atmosphere Networks (acquired by Ditech Communications), Whitetree Networks (acquired by Ascend Communications), and KPMG. Mr. Yeaman became a CPA in 1995.
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About Silver Peak: Silver Peak is the Global Leader in Broadband and Hybrid WAN Solutions.
Barbara Ashkin
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of CXtec
Barbara Ashkin is chief financial officer (CFO) and vice president of CXtec and TERACAI, where she is responsible for overseeing the strategic growth and financial success of both companies. Ashkin has been with CXtec and TERACAI since 2000, and has served in a number of roles, including chief operations officer (COO) and general manager. She has previously been employed by a regional shopping center developer. Ashkin is a certified public accountant and has held several positions in public and industry accounting. She earned her master’s degree in accounting from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University’s School of Arts and Sciences. She is actively involved in community efforts in Central New York and serves in the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red society. Ashkin also serves on the board of directors, acting as chair of the finance committee and a member of the IT committee, for Crouse Hospital. She previously served on the board of trustees of the Everson Museum.
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About CXtec, TERACAI: CXtec has delivered value and support in current and legacy networking, voice and cable infrastructure.
Carolyn V. Aver
Chief Financial Officer of Scopus Video Networks
Carolyn V. Aver joined Harmonic in June 2010 as Chief Financial Officer. From 2002 to 2007, she served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Agile Software Corporation until its acquisition by Oracle Corporation. From 1998 to 2000, Carolyn was the Chief Financial Officer of USWeb/CKS until its merger with the CKS Group. Prior to that, she held the position of Chief Financial Officer at ParcPlace-Digitalk from 1993 until its 1997 acquisition. From 1984 to 1993, Carolyn was the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Autodesk. She began her career with Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young), and earned her CPA in 1986. Carolyn obtained a B.S. in Accounting from California State University East Bay.
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About : Scopus Video Networks develop, market and support digital video networking products.
Rob Hutter
Chief Financial Officer of Adams NetWorks
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About Adams NetWorks: Adams NetWorks is an internet company offering web hosting and mail services.