Yucatan Rock is an investment and consulting firm co-founded by Stephen G. Pearse and Robert G. Pearse. Stephen is known for leading one of Silicon Valley’s fastest ever value creation startups. He led Cyras Systems from $15M to over $5B in valuation in 12 months with 3 rounds of VC funding, finally selling the company to Ciena in 2000. Stephen is currently Chairman of Denver-based Innovation Pavilion, a leader in entrepreneurial campuses and neighborhoods for millennial workers in suburban cities around the U.S. Previously as Executive VP of Bay Networks, Stephen led the $9B merger with Nortel. Stephen is an active Venture Capital investor and is a Board Director for several public and private companies and non-profit organizations. Robert (Bob) is a Board Director for several public companies including Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW), Ameri Holdings (OTC:AMRH), Novation Companies (OTC:NOVC), and Crossroads Systems (NASDAQ:CRDS) where Bob currently serves as Chairman. Bob is a leader in corporate strategy and corporate development in the technology industry. He served as VP of Strategy and Corporate Development for Hewlett-Packard and later as VP of Strategy for NetApp. Bob led the strategy for NetApp's 20%+ annual growth over his tenure which placed the company into the F500. Bob resides in Saratoga, California.