Avi Zakai

Avi Zakai has over 30 years of experience in Semiconductor Sales and Marketing both in large companies such as AMD, Oki-Semiconductor and Infineon, and in start-ups such as Phone-Or and eASIC.

Mr. Zakai supported eASIC as VP of Sales at pre product stage, IP Licensing negotiations, redefined marketing & sales strategy and opened active dialogs and evaluation processes with most of the top 15 tier one potential customers, and many others. Helped bring eASIC to successful investment.

At BaySand Mr. Zakai helps Identify and develop Partnerships, Markets, Customers, and Sales Channels for BaySand’s new technologies, generating new business and sales.

In 2002 he founded a consulting firm, providing support in marketing, business development, company and product positioning for start-ups. Active member of Silicom Ventures Investment Group (2001-2006), involved in evaluating new technologies, new companies, due diligence, and investments.

Mr. Zakai received a BSc EE from San Jose State, and completed successfully numerous professional classes in Sales and Business.