Hemant Kanakia joined Columbia Capital in 2004 and focuses primarily on technology investments. He was previously founder and CEO of Torrent Networking Technology (acquired by Ericsson), a Columbia Capital portfolio company. Hemant also co-founded and invested in Photuris, Inc. Mr. Kanakia is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Teranetics, Enpirion, and WiNetworks, and is actively involved with Mangrove Systems, Kirusa, and Broadsoft. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Hemant served on the Board of Directors of Photuris (acquired by Meriton), Viagate, Price Hawk, Gemplex (acquired by VSNL in 2003), and Torrent Networking Technology (acquired by Ericsson). Prior to starting his first company, Mr. Kanakia worked in AT&T Bell Laboratories (1990-1996) and Tata Consultancy Services, India (1975-1977). Mr. Kanakia received his B.Tech. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, his M.S. degree from Case Western Reserve University, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.