Mike has more than 35 years of experience in the software industry, including four technology start-ups. Twice in his career, Mike has created market-leading enterprise software companies: Computervision in the CAD/CAM market and Cadence in EDA (Electronic Design Automation). There are very few operational challenges Mike hasn't faced and tackled successfully somewhere along the line. Before joining Foundation Capital in 1998, Mike was CEO, co-founder, and chairman of the board of Intrinsa Corporation, a software applications company that was acquired by Microsoft. Mike was the vice president of sales at Clarify, Cadence Design Systems and Computervision prior to co-founding Intrinsa. Mike currently serves on the boards of Netflix (NFLX), Responsys, Boardvantage, ONStor, Jasper Design Automation and VaST. Mike has been a passionate runner for more than 30 years, and has successfully completed 20 marathons. Mike has an affinity for California wines. Mike received a BSEE from the University of Maryland. E-mail: mschuh@foundationcapital.com or Mike's assistant, Anna Maria Tiran: atiran@foundationcapital.com top of page