Board Of Directors

Baris Karadogan, Executive Board Member
Baris is a partner at Velocity Interactive Group who focuses on the Internet and digital media investments. Prior to joining Velocity Interactive Group, Baris worked six years at U.S. Venture Partners, a leading Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm.

Baris’ recent board seats/investments include: HIP Digital Media, Like.com, SpectraLinear, Minerva Networks, Redline Communications (LSE: REDL) and Aspendos Communications.

Before becoming a venture capitalist, Baris worked in both engineering and marketing at 3Com/U.S. Robotics, where he worked to develop the company's networking and cable industry products. His efforts at U.S. Robotics resulted in a number of U.S. patents.

Baris holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar, and an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College, where he graduated summa cum laude.

Best way to get to know him is to read his blog, "From Istanbul to Sand Hill Road"  (http://baris.typepad.com) which focuses on high technology, venture capital, innovation and creativity.