Wayne Robinson
Technology Investment Strategist

Wayne Robinson has more than 30 years experience in the information storage industry. He is a technology consultant with extensive background in storage systems engineering, marketing and business development. His primary focus the past 14 years has been on market and technology analysis in support of corporate strategic investment. At EMC Wayne served as technology investment strategist to the business development group and executive management team. Other positions held at EMC include competitive analyst, market requirements manager, and strategic planning manager. In addition to business development, Wayne worked closely in support of EMC New Products Council, Global Alliances, Industry Analyst Relations, Executive Briefing Center, and Customer Council. Wayne also managed the EMC University Research Program under Dr. Weinstein, which provided focus and support for strategic investment, technology awareness, and leadership development programs. wayne@robinson-associates.com

Dr. Meir Weinstein
Venture Partner Consulting

Meir Weinstein has forty years of experience in computer systems, computer technology, business management, investment and entrepreneurship. He focuses on Storage and Communications Technologies, is involved in the preliminary screening of companies, and also serves as advisor to portfolio companies. Dr. Weinstein conducted research and lectured at Caltech and MIT in the fields of AI, Robotics and Cognitive Science regarding their application in space exploration, factory automation and education. Dr. Weinstein has wide experience in R&D management and founded a management consulting company. In the last ten years Meir worked at EMC where he initiated and managed the Israeli center for R&D and was later the Director of Corporate Research and Strategic Investments. Meir holds an MSc in Physics and Mathematics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a PhD from the University of Penn in Philadelphia. meir@meirshalom.com