Michael Cation 92 connections

Co-Founder of SmarteBuilding and co-architect of the company’s technology. SmarteBuilding is a service provider of real-time energy monitoring and feedback to commercial, government, and educational buildings. Conceived and responsible for developing the company’s business model, business plans, and funding. Jointly responsible with the co-founder for all strategic customer relationships.

Built company as Founder/CEO from product prototype stage to a leading technology OEM supplier of energy management & physical security solutions to building controls manufacturers such as Johnson Controls. Established key commercial partnerships in both the building controls and physical security industry. Raised $30 Million in venture capital funding.

Member of four person seed and early stage venture capital firm focusing on technology infrastructure companies in the Texas region.

Built company from “two guys sitting on a pair of bar stools” to 300+ employees and revenue run rate of $22 million/year as a technology leading online electronic payment systems company. Raised $90 million in venture funding and built out senior management team and Board of Directors. Established key commercial partnerships in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Responsible for early stage venture capital and corporate finance for high-technology firms. Involved in new business development across BT’s major business lines. Advisor to senior management team regarding impact of technology on BT’s operating businesses and strategic plans.

One of three co-founders of Verity (NASDAQ: VRTY, a $100+ million/yr global leader in text search and retrieval). Jointly responsible for recruiting senior management team, developing business plan, and raising venture capital funding. A principal designer and implementer of Verity's TOPIC product. Responsible for managing product development group and hardware and software facilities. Led corporate effort to identify and develop vertical market products layered on core TOPIC product.

Initiated and led first commercial software effort within ADS. Conceived, implemented, and managed software system that was a key corporate asset for bidding and winning new business. SCI level security clearances.