Michael DiPiano is a managing partner of NewSpring Ventures. Prior to joining NewSpring, he was chairman of Maxwell Systems, a venture-funded e-commerce company. DiPiano also co-founded four additional venture backed startups, including MessageLink, HR Division, Alliance One, and Vytek Wireless. From 1996 until 1998, DiPiano was affiliated with Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. and their related venture funds, serving in high-level management positions and working on investment strategies with several of their wireless and IT-related companies. He is a Director of Ecount, Maxwell Systems, MessageLink, HR Division, Ripple Technologies, Vytek Wireless, and University City Science Center. DiPiano received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University and an M.B.A. from New York University. |