Carl Schlachte

About Carl Schlachte

Carl is an internationally recognized business leader with deep experience transforming high technology companies. As a member of the Board or as chief executive officer, Carl has consistently leveraged his significant strategic, leadership and business development abilities while adhering to the highest ethical standards throughout his thirty-year career. He brings deep insights into the consumer electronics, semiconductor and IP industries, which includes keen knowledge of technology and business trends as well as competitive and market strategies. Carl’s accomplishments include corporate turnarounds, acquisitions, IPOs, mid- and late-stage fundraising, rebranding and repositioning, and building, leading and growing strong management teams. His excellent communication skills and relationships with key media and analysts has led Carl to be featured in major international business publications, and he is routinely sought as a presenter for audiences publicly and privately. Carl resides in the Bay Area with his family, and is active in a range of philanthropic, charitable and volunteer activities.

Experience

1. Chairman, President, CEO

   Ventiva

   Jul 2010 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Ventiva is a privately held company funded by top-tier silicon valley venture capital firms. The company is designing and developing active thermal management technologies assisting in the cooling of consumer applications in diverse areas such as mobile, power electronics and LED lighting. • Led and closed the company’s Series B financing.• Restructured operations to reduce burn and negotiated first customer agreements.• Led the team to introduce the consumer product industry’s first new thermal management technology in over 30 years.

Education

• Clemson University

  BS, Computer Science

  1981 — 1985