faculty profile
Mr. Jan Klein
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Education
- EMBA (1987), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- MBA (1976), Finance & Investment, George Washington University, Washington, DC
- BS (1972), Aerospace Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Experience
Accomplishments/Skills
Financial:
Fund Raising ¡V build business/financial plan, identified investors, negotiated term sheets
Controllership ¡V prepare operating budgets, maintain financial records, and audit results
Investments and Investor Relations ¡V provide target prices and support investment recommendations
Business Development:
Marketing and Sales:
Other:
Financial:
Fund Raising ¡V build business/financial plan, identified investors, negotiated term sheets
- Supported the $13.5M in series B and C round for fables semi-conductor firm (2002-2003
- Raised approximately $1M in seed financing for a WiFi software company (2002)
- Completed $25M PIPE investment and $52M vendor financing for early stage technology firm (2000-2001
- Created entrepreneurial finance teaching program at Fairleigh Dickinson University (2001/2002+)
- Supported multiple initial and secondary public offerings as sell side analyst for Wall Street firm (1996-2000)
- Board advisor to numerous emerging growth companies seeking to access institutional financing
Controllership ¡V prepare operating budgets, maintain financial records, and audit results
- Developed budgets/accounting records and financial reports for private companies as interim/part-time CFO
- Established operating and financial controls for both start-up and large cap public firms
- Managed national revenue quotas, branch budgets and compensation program for a $14B division of a large telecom
- Routinely analyzed complex accounting records of financial filings by public firms as a Wall Street analyst
Investments and Investor Relations ¡V provide target prices and support investment recommendations
- Lead financial team in all phases of the AT&T $12.6B acquisition of McCaw Cellular (valuation/terms/closing)
- Evaluated numerous strategic acquisitions for public and private firms in telecom and eCommerce spac
- Valued and marketed ¡§buy-sell¡¨ recommendations for medium and large cap technology firms as a Wall Street Analy
- Hands-on experience in corporate and investor due diligence of operating, financial and business
Business Development:
- Created business plans and financial roadmaps for AT&T acquisitions in early 1990¡¦s and at divestitur
- Built business and financial plans that supported partnership initiatives between early stage firms and large cap domestic (i.e. HP, WFI) and foreign companies (i.e. Hyundai Electronics, Rafael)
- Established manufacturing, marketing and distribution agreements within the telecom industry
- Prepared, valued and/or reviewed hundreds of business plans for corporate and financial clients
- Significant rolodex with carriers, service providers, OEM¡¦s and enabling technology firms in high tech sectors
Marketing and Sales:
- Comprehensive sales carrier sales experience ¡V Account Executive, National Account ($5M)/Branch and Area Manager ($250M) and Sales Division corporate controller ($14B
- Managed $60M annual advertising budget for new product introductions, usage stimulation and competitive win backs
- Multiple marketing positions in sales planning, promotions and advertising in telecom and high tech segments
- Responsible for pricing hardware, software, professional services and service bureau offers in large and small cap firms
- Lead equity analyst at major Wall Street institution selling high technology and service provider stock recommendations
- Developed value propositions based on market research and economic analysis for multiple start-up firms
- Managed brand identity and product image programs for technology/telecom firms
Other:
- Founded, co-Founded, or advised on a number of early stage corporate formations (legal/accounting/regulatory)
- Frequent presenter at industry forums and analysts meetings
Institutional Service
Faculty advisor for Stevens Finance and Stevens Investment Groups
Professional Service
Certifications:
- CPA, New Jersey, Inactive
- Series 7
Honors & Awards
2006-2007 Outstanding Advisor Award
Grants, Contracts & Funds
Stevens Entrepreneurial Conference Funding buy Kaufmann Brothers ($15K)
Selected Publications
Magazine
- Mark Kahn and Jan Klein. "Adaptive Transmit Diversity in Handsets for Performance Ehancement", RF Design, RF Design. www.rfdesign.com .
