Edward E. Thompson is an accomplished business development and licensing executive with more than two decades of experience driving incremental revenue through leading business development initiatives. After earning his BA from California State University - East Bay and his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, he went on to study at Harvard Law School.

Thompson has worked with some of the industry's most recognizable names, including Nokia, Qualcomm, and HP, where he's built an impressive track record negotiating and managing complex deals. He is an expert in business development, alliances, and trademark/technology licensing, and has built successful teams that have delivered substantial value and revenue growth.

Over the years, Thompson has served in a variety of executive roles, including VP of Business Development and Technology/Trademark Licensing, Technicolor Certification Program at Technicolor, Inc., VP of Business Development at Envivio, Inc., and VP of Business and Corporate Development at Harmonic. He has also been a consultant for a range of tech firms, providing critical insight into branding and technology licensing.

Thompson has studied executive leadership and business strategies in various advanced programs and has actively engaged with organizations such as UHD Alliance, Consumer Technology Association, and PixelDisplay Inc.