The leaders of Affirmed Networks have a long and varied history in the engineering and software industries. Many of them have worked for major companies like Lucent Technologies, Cisco Systems, IBM, and Microsoft. They have also been involved with startups and smaller companies like SevOne, IneoQuest Technologies, and PeerApp. These leaders have a wide range of experience in product management, marketing, sales, and finance. They also have a variety of educational backgrounds, including computer engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, computer science, and finance.