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Edwin V.
Zschau is the founder of NanoOpto Corp.
(2000), Polyera Corp.
(2005), and Anchor Pacific Underwriters, Inc. (California) (1968).
He held the title of Chairman at both NanoOpto Corp.
and Polyera Corp.
In addition to his founding positions, Zschau has held various former jobs, including Chief Executive Officer at Censtor Corp.
(1988-1993), Director at Trusted Media Brands, Inc. (1999-2007), and General Manager-Storage Systems Division at International Business Machines Corp.
(1993-1995).
Zschau has also served as a Professor at both Harvard University (1997-2000) and Stanford University.
Zschau's education includes a graduate degree, an MBA, and a doctorate from Stanford University, an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and a graduate degree from the University of San Francisco.
Dr. Zschau is also the founder of The Tech Interactive, System Industries Co., Ltd.
Former positions of Edwin V. Zschau
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STARTEK, INC. | Chairman | 2018-07-19 |
Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
 Trusted Media Brands, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Trusted Media Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand and multi-platform media and direct marketing company. The firm publishes magazines, books, music collections, and video products. It offers consumer goods and fitness products. The company was founded by DeWitt Wallace in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
 The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Imagine Nation Books, LLC, The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a company that markets books, magazines, educational products, recorded music collections, and home video products. The company is based in Pleasantville, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| IBM | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-06-30 |
Training of Edwin V. Zschau
| Stanford University | Doctorate Degree |
| Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of San Francisco | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| IBM | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
Trusted Media Brands, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Trusted Media Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand and multi-platform media and direct marketing company. The firm publishes magazines, books, music collections, and video products. It offers consumer goods and fitness products. The company was founded by DeWitt Wallace in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Censtor Corp.
 Censtor Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Censtor Corp. engages in license contact, pseudo-contact and suspension recording technologies to disk drive manufacturers. It owns fundamental patents pertaining to micro-miniature, low-cost read/write heads and special surface treatments for disk media that allow continuous head/disk contact during operation without excessive wear. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Startek, Inc.
 Startek, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Startek, Inc. engages in the provision of global customer experience solutions. Its solutions help global companies to connect emotionally with their customers, solve issues, and improve net promoter scores and other customer-facing performance metrics. The company offers multiple services, including sales, order management and provisioning, customer care, technical support, receivables management, and retention programs. It also manages programs using a variety of multi-channel customer interactions, including voice, chat, email, social media and back-office support. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Malaysia, India and Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa, and Rest of World. The company was founded by A. Emmet Stephenson and Michael W. Morgan in 1987 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Commercial Services |
NanoOpto Corp.
 NanoOpto Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology NanoOpto Corp. designs and manufactures nano optic devices for optical systems and networks. Its applications span optical data storage, digital imaging, projection display, optical communications, and security and defense. The company was founded by Edwin V. Zschau and Howard F. Lee in June 2000 and is headquartered in Somerset, NJ. | Electronic Technology |
Princeton Power Systems, Inc.
 Princeton Power Systems, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Princeton Power Systems, Inc. provides electric power converter solutions. It offers variable speed motor drives, motor controllers, wind turbine converters, military power supplies, and grid-tied inverters. The firm's products include grid tied inverter, battery integrated inverter, and energy storage systems. The company was founded by Hammel Darren and Erik Limpaecher in 2001 and is headquartered in Lawrenceville, NJ. | Producer Manufacturing |
Polyera Corp.
 Polyera Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Polyera Corp. supplies semiconductor materials for the electronics industry. It offers ActivInk semiconductors, dielectrics and interfacial materials for the printed and flexible electronics industry. The company was founded by Philippe Inagak, Antonio Facchetti, Edwin V. Zschau, Tobin J. Marks, Jean Pfau, Karen Cindrich and Mark Morales in August 2005 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL. | Electronic Technology |
Brentwood Associates
 Brentwood Associates Investment ManagersFinance Brentwood Associates (Brentwood Associates) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by William M. Barnum and B. Kipling Hagopian. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Anchor Pacific Underwriters, Inc. (California)
 Anchor Pacific Underwriters, Inc. (California) Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Anchor Pacific Underwriters, Inc. (California) manufactures computer disk drives. The company is based in Milpitas, CA. The company was founded by Edwin V. Zschau. Anchor Pacific Underwriters, Inc. (California was acquired by MTI Technology Corp. on October 19, 1993. | Electronic Technology |
| AeA NJ-PA Council | |
The Tech Interactive
 The Tech Interactive Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center located in downtown San Jose, CA. The non-profit company offers hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences to inspire innovation and problem-solving skills in people of all ages. The company is committed to providing immersive STEM experiences for learners and educators through their exhibits, IMAX films, and signature programs like The Tech Challenge. The Bowers Institute also offers online resources and workshops to teach educators about new advances in STEM teaching. The company was founded by Edwin V. Zschau and David S. Lee. | Consumer Services |
The California Council on Science & Technology
 The California Council on Science & Technology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Council on Science & Technology is an organization that promotes the role of science in guiding the economy, society, and environment. The non-profit company is based in Riverside, CA. The company offers a Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program and have a list of alumni dating back to 2010. | Commercial Services |
| The American Council for Capital Formation | |
System Industries Co., Ltd.
 System Industries Co., Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Part of Transportation Systems & Electric Co. Ltd., System Industries Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures and distributes electrical measuring devices, wholesales board testers and its related programs, and provides electrical equipment installation services. The company is based in Musashino, Japan. The company was founded by Edwin V. Zschau. System Industries Co. was acquired by Transportation Systems & Electric Co. Ltd. from Toflo Corp. on January 31, 2012. | Electronic Technology |
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Imagine Nation Books, LLC, The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a company that markets books, magazines, educational products, recorded music collections, and home video products. The company is based in Pleasantville, NY. | Distribution Services |
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