Whitworth University

Retired (again)

North Avalon is a private investment company focused on small investments in local startups.

North Avalon LLC

Managing Partner

Enthrall Sports developed a set of technology solutions and services that dramatically improved the game-day-experience for fans attending live sporting events - utilizing User Generated Content, facial recognition, and real fan-engagment, fans are now at the center of the live game experience.   

"I had the pleasure of working with Alan to take a concept of digital fan commitment to a full engagement for the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.  The unique skill set necessary for a startup of this kind requires business intellect, flexibility, deep communications skills and a true pioneering spirit.  Alan has all of these skill sets."
Tod Leiweke, CEO Seattle Kraken

Enthrall Sports

Founder & CEO

Tenzing Communications developed and launched the first in-flight email system for commercial aircraft.  Major shareholders were Airbus, Cathay Pacific Airways, and Rockwell Collins.  
On my watch:
- Reduced cash-burn by 33%.
- Reduced operating expense by 30%.
- Grew installed base by 60X.
- First Email and first Text sent from a commercial aircraft.

Tenzing Communications

Chief Executive Officer

P&L responsibility for all international MSN business units.
- Business units in 6 countries.
- 168 staff, $143MM budget.

Microsoft

Director, MSN International

Part of the team that established the first International Advanced Technology Group.
- Created a Joint-Venture with Australia Telecom (Telstra).
- Created a Joint-Venture with Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd - NineMSN. From its inception ninemsn developed the most visited Australian website (highest UV and PI) with a mix of content from PBL (TV and magazines) and services from Microsoft (Hotmail, Messenger, Search).

Group Product Manager, Advanced Technology Group

Marketing Manager for Africa, India, and the Middle East.  
- Provided product and marketing support to the GM's of the subsidiaries in the AIME region.

Marketing Manager - AIME Region

Applied Microsystems manufactures In-Circuit Emulators.
- Launched a new low-cost product line.

Applied Microsystems Corp

General Manager (Acting COO, Established New Technology Business Division).

Photo Research manufactures scientific light-measurement instrumentation.
- First job out of college, started as Sales Engineer, finished as VP.
- Promoted 5 times in 7 years.
- Grew sales by 25% annually.
- Youngest Vice President in company history.

Alan McGinnis