Kevin Epstein, VP Products, Scalent Systems
Kevin has a degree in high-energy nuclear physics and an MBA from Stanford University, several technology patents, founding experience at three successful ventures, and more than 15 subsequent years of experience in guerrilla marketing tactics at such software industry high-flyers as Netscape, RealNetworks, Inktomi, and VMware.Since 1992, his marketing programs have generated more than 5 million sales leads for companies of all sizes in all major global markets. He has spoken at seminars addressing top executives from the Fortune 500, has been a popular guest lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and School of Engineering, and has received various awards for his impact on sales. Committed to innovation and appropriate marketing, Kevin continues to serve as an outside advisor to various venture-backed and individual entrepreneurial start-up companies. Notable prior ventures in which he has participated include CDnow (now an Amazon.com brand), Devicescape, Skyrider, and YouSendIt. Kevin is also the author of the popular trade book Marketing Made Easy, from Entrepreneur Magazine Press. More details may be found on Kevin's blog, at http://blog.stupidmarketing.com. In his rare expeditions outside of the office, Kevin remains actively involved in Stanford and Brown University alumni associations, as well as local community efforts. He is also an avid sailor, swimmer, and chef.