“We look for companies that will build strong competitive positions. Competitive advantage can come from multiple sources and combinations: technology, know-how, network effects, brands, and/or first-mover advantage. We bring to our companies our long experience crafting strategies that build and exploit competitive advantage. This, together with rapid growth and a capital efficient business model is the key to rapid creation of highly valuable businesses.”
Todd Hixon
Managing Partner
Todd has over 26 years of experience as a High-Tech investor and consultant. Todd currently holds a seat on the Board of Directors of Ember, NanoOpto, Luminus Devices, Intellivid, Practical Engineering and Velox. Prior to joining NAV, he was a co-founder and Managing Director DFJ/NE. Before that, he was a Senior Vice President of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he founded the Technology and Communications Practice and managed it for twelve years during which it grew to $100 million of revenue, and subsequently became a partner in BCG's venture investment business. Todd was also the officer responsible for BCG's $50 million internal information technology activity.
Education
Princeton University, B.A., Physics (summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa)
Harvard Business School, M.B.A. (Baker Scholar)
Portfolio Involvement
