MTC Entrepreneur Spotlight
Kurt Yeager,
Founder and President
StreamLife, Inc. Yeager
Kurt founded StreamLife in 2006 and has worked in high tech since 1981, primarily in Silicon Valley.
Current Company:
StreamLife, Inc.
http://www.StreamLifeHome.com
Applications:
StreamLife is an audio, video and automated technology integrator which designs and installs home theaters, audio systems, video systems, and lighting, climate, security and shading control systems for residential and commercial clients.
Offering:
StreamLife provides residential and commercial customers in the greater Monterey Bay area with complete solutions for audio, video, home theater, automation and control technologies. StreamLife provides consulting services, system design & engineering, and custom-crafted solutions including cabling, product procurement, installation, training and support. From single-room HD theater systems to total home or business automation, StreamLife delivers the best, most reliable technology available for your budget. All systems, including A/V, lighting, window shades, climate, security, irrigation and personal computers - may be accessed through single universal control devices such as remotes, keypads or in-wall touch screens. Digital media is stored centrally and played on-demand in any room by utilizing IP communications over the Local Area Network (LAN). StreamLife will even partner with your security or emergency care provider to create a single, easy-to- use interface - such as a touch screen or universal remote. StreamLine offers solutions for new construction, remodels and non-invasive retro-fits, and will partner with the property owner, builder, or interior designer, to customize to each client's style and environment.
Clients:
Residential clients include new and existing homes in Bay Ridge, Monterra, Corral de Tierra, San Benancio and Las Palmas.
Commercial accounts include prominent companies in the resort and agriculture industries.
Milestones: Founded in June 2006
Incorporated in 2007
State contractor license (C-7) obtained in 2007
Impact on the Monterey Bay Area:
StreamLife is a fast-growing integrated services company that will employ a small group of highly skilled, professional, customer-focused employees. With its roots in the Silicon Valley, StreamLife is setting new standards for quality and customer satisfaction and is positioned to deliver on the promises of enhanced entertainment, increased security and safety, and improved comfort, efficiency and ambiance.
More info:
StreamLife, Inc.
8 Harris Court, Suite C-1
Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-6000 (voice)
831-372-6010 (fax)
www.streamlifehome.com
CA Lic# 904493
March 2008
Steve Tamagni
Founder and President
MacroNav Systems, Inc.
Steve Tamagni of MacroNav Systems was the MTC's featured speaker at the March 13 TechNet at the incubator.
Experience:
Founded MacroNav Systems in 2003
Worked in location-based technology since 1981, primarily in Monterey Bay & Silicon Valley
Current Company:
MacroNav Systems, Inc.
Location-based hardware & software technology (including GPS)
http://www.MacroNav.com
Offering:
MacroNav has seen early success, including winning Best of Show at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with an in-vehicle, touch screen 7-inch PCwith large icons that runs Microsoft Vista. The system integrates GPS with audio (HD & internet radio), video, and internet. MacroNav's software will even read your email to you and allow you to respond with a recorded message. All features comply with vehicle operation safety standards. In the future, the PC will also connect to the vehicle's instrumentation to allow diagnostics and real-time information on the vehicle's performance.
MacroNav's primary products include ClearVue, a multi-function rearview mirror with a built-in GPS navigation system that also displays feed from a license-plate-mounted backup camera.
MacroNav has also created a Navigation SDK (software development kit) with San Jose's Decarta, Google and Yahoo's mapping partner, that enables engineers to write software applications for vehicle navigation products.
Clients:
General Motors
Chrysler
DeCarta
Anzetech
IBM
MacroNav's Mirror Controls 4 Cameras
Milestones:
- 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas: Best of Show and Best Product
- 2008 CNET Award - Best of Show award in several categories including in-Car PC
- In-Car PC featured in MotorTrend Magazine
Impact on the Monterey Bay Area:
Although MacroNav is a small company, they are on the cutting edge of their industry. Past examples show that leading-edge technology companies often attracts similar companies, collaborators and highly skilled personnel to the area, creating a positive boon on the local economy.
MacroNav is located at the Marina Technology Cluster at:
3180 Imjin Road
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9965
http://www.MacroNav.com
February 2008
George Sidman
Chairman & Chief Technology Architect
WebLOQ, Inc.
George Sidman of WebLOQ is the MTC's featured speaker at the February 14 TechNet, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the incubator.
Experience:
33 Year Track Record
Launched 8 Businesses
Current Company:
WebLOQ, Inc.
(Internet Privacy & Compliance)
http://www.WebLOQ.com
Offering:
Virtual Private Communities (TM)(VPCs) - essentially private domains - within which all communication is secure, private, trusted, and fully tracked & audited for regulatory compliance. Communication taking place within these communities is free of spam, phishing, online fraud and other malware.
Customers:
WebLOQ has broad application across many industries with privacy needs and/or regulation requirements.
Milestones:
- WebLOQ is in beta tests in 7 countries.
- Just closed $.5 million investment from a private Swiss bank.
- Successful pilot projects in place at a major Silicon Valley bank, law firms, insurance companies and law enforcement.
- Just commenced a pilot project at a Swiss bank.
- A laptop deployment in Iraq is exchanging WebLOQ private email with defense contractors here in the states.
- Actively seeking established channel partners in major industries.
Impact on the Monterey Bay Area:
Internet fraud is at an all time high and online fraud costs people and companies billions of dollars per year, so WebLOQ certainly fills a market need. WebLOQ and Sidman's other ventures have created more than 200 jobs in Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley communities.
WebLOQ has offices in Monterey and Santa Clara. The company currently has 17 employees and will soon be expanding its marketing and sales organization into Canada and Europe. The company is funded by local high net-worth individuals and an investment from a private Swiss bank.
2801 Monterey Highway, Suite H
Monterey, CA 93940
United States
1 (888) 815 0008