Walter G Kortschak

B.S., magna cum laude, Oregon State University M.S., California Institute of Technology M.B.A., with Honors, UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management Caltech-educated investor was responsible for one of the greatest later-stage venture deals of all time: In 1997 Summit invested $120 million in optical-networking gear maker E-TEK Dynamics. The company went public a year later, then was acquired by JDS Uniphase for $18 billion, earning Summit 38.5 times its money. More recent successes include Navis Holdings, Physicians Formula and Global Cash Access Holdings. Established family foundation to support children with learning disabilities. Previously with Crosspoint Venture Partners