Ahmed Alfi, Internet Venture Market Leader, Joins BidVantage Board of Directors; Venture Capital Portfolio Includes Broadband Sports.com, Toytime.com.Business Editors & Internet Writers CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2000 BidVantage Inc., which designed the revolutionary business model that creates the first win-win electronics marketplace for buyers and sellers, announced that Ahmed Alfi has joined its board of directors. BidVantage is the world's premier business-to-business click-and-mortar electronics marketplace. Alfi has been involved in private venture investments since 1994. He currently manages Netcubator, an integrated incubator for identifying, creating and nurturing Internet startups; his current portfolio of companies includes Broadband Sports.com, an online provider of sports content and products to distinct sports communities; Insureon.com, an online insurance exchange; and Toytime.com, an online retailer targeting family-oriented products. "We're delighted that Ahmed Alfi has joined the BidVantage board," said Sheldon Malchicoff, chairman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of BidVantage. "His interest in and experience with various Internet companies make him a valued member of our group." Also in Alfi's investment portfolio are Alfigen, a genetic diagnostic company; Carsdirect.com, a simple and straightforward online alternative for the new car buyer; Emind.com, a source for continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). for professionals in regulated industries such as accounting, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , health care and law; and Hospitality Marketing Concepts, a leading provider of club membership programs for four- and five-star hotels worldwide. Prior to his Internet ventures, Alfi was senior vice president at Jefferies & Co. Alfi received a bachelor of science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree from the School of Finance at California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an . He is an active member of Young Presidents' Organization The Young President's Organization (YPO) is an international chapter-driven non-profit organization made up of company presidents from around the world. History (YPO YPO Young Presidents Organization (international organization of presidents and CEOs under 50 years of age) YPO Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (UK) YPO Youth Philharmonic Orchestra ). BidVantage Inc. created a revolutionary business model that defies conventional wisdom, incorporating an online, open market reverse auction site with guaranteed product quality and full anonymity where the lowest bid always gets the sale. BidVantage is the world's premier business-to-business click-and-mortar electronics marketplace. The company is backed by senior and strategic staff expertise in the technology and service industries. BidVantage's worldwide headquarters is located in the high-tech industrial corridor of Camarillo, Calif., with European operations located in Dublin, Ireland. BidVantage customers include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Third Party Maintenance Organizations (TPMs) and Value-Added Resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. , who seek to provide the best value for their end customers. For further information, or to register online, visit www.BidVantage.com. |
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