Glenn Argenbright
Founding Partner
Glenn
Argenbright is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years
of experience in operating and running private, pre-IPO, and
public technology companies. He has founded over a dozen startup
ventures, resulting in three public offerings, nine successful exits,
and billions in shareholder returns. His expertise spans from software,
firmware, middleware, hardware, enterprise, SaaS,
consumer goods, and Web to mobile applications.
Early
in his career, Glenn co-founded Mediaplex, a pioneering online ad
serving platform that achieved a successful IPO with a valuation
in excess of $4.5 billion. The company was later acquired and became
part of the ValueClick family after acquisition. His track record
includes notable exits such as Intellicom – acquired by Softnet Systems;
Jotter – acquired by Saflink; and SFLK – where he
restructured and successfully relisted the company on NASDAQ,
increasing its valuation from roughly $18 million to over $425 million.
In
addition to his proficiency in finance and operations, Glenn has
extensive experience in business development, marketing, and
distribution
across various verticals. He has negotiated agreements with major
retailers like Walmart, K-Mart, and Target, as well as forged strategic
partnerships with tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and VISA, and
entertainment conglomerates like VIACOM and Sony.
Glenn
is also a respected guest lecturer at universities and startup events
nationwide, and he has been featured in prestigious publications
and media outlets such as Barron’s, Bloomberg, Forbes, and CNBC. His
educational background includes a Law Degree from the University of San
Diego, Advanced Studies and Certification on International Trade from
Oxford University, and degrees in Urban Planning
and Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.
Currently, Glenn serves as the Founder & General Partner at Quake Capital Partners and Quake Capital Europe, where he continues to provide venture development services and align resources for growth and shareholder returns.