After 11 years in the design, construction and operation of petrochemical plants, offshore platforms, power plants and waste treatment facilities, Ed has devoted 17 years to entrepreneurial enterprises, notably in enterprise consulting, enterprise software and media. He was the founder, CEO or managing partner of four successful high-growth companies, which netted his investors many times their invested capital. Ed worked for several years at both Austin Ventures and Koch Ventures before joining Murphree Venture Partners in 2003.
A multi-faceted man, Ed has practiced martial arts for more than 37 years and is a master teacher at the Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship, where he has been selected “Teacher of the Year” on two different occasions. Ed received both his bachelors and masters degrees in chemical engineering from Rice University.
Guest Teaching Engagements
Rice University 2007 – 2009
Southern Methodist University 2007 – 2008
Baylor University 2007
Louisiana Southern University 2007
St. Edwards University 2007
The University of Texas at Austin 2007
Organizations
Texas Venture Capital Association, Board of Directors 2009 – Present
Anark, Board Member 2008 – Present
Infrastruct Security, Board Member 2008 – 2009
Accellos, Board Member 2006 – 2010
Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship, Master Teacher of the Year 2006, 2007 |
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