Dan Simpkins

Who is Dan Simpkins?

Dan Simpkins founded Hillcrest Labs in 2001 with a team of experienced

technical and business professionals to create a revolution in

entertainment. Prior to founding Hillcrest, Dan was vice president and

general manager of the SALIX Switching Division of Tellabs, Inc., which

was established in 2000 when Dan sold Voice over IP leader SALIX

Technologies to Tellabs for $300 million. Dan founded SALIX in 1990 and

continued as president and CEO through the sale. Dan currently serves on the board of advisors of Cornell

University’s BR Ventures and is a member of the prestigious Cornell

University Council. He also sits on the advisory boards of several

high–tech companies and is a member of CTAM. Dan served as an executive

in residence for New Enterprise Associates (NEA), one of the country’s

premier venture capital firms. He is a frequent speaker at industry and

business events and has authored many papers on both technical and

business subjects. Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical

engineering with distinction and a master’s degree in electrical

engineering, both from Cornell University.