Inveneo

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Our Mission

Inveneo designs, integrates, deploys and supports information and communications technology (ICT) solutions worldwide that are open, sustainable and affordable.

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Our motivation

Currently technology and communications services are delivered to remote communities in developing countries in one of two ways:

  • Through Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) or other aid organizations
  • Through commercial or government owned organizations such as phone companies, consumer products companies and ISPs

However, there is a limited amount of aid and traditional companies cannot find business models or capital to serve these areas. This leaves large parts of the world population underserved. In fact, over one billion people have no access to electricity or telecommunications, much less simple computing, e-mail or basic Internet access tools.

Inveneo, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, offers a new alternative to these communities through its open, non-centralized, sustainable approach. Inveneos mission is to design affordable technology solutions to match the specific needs of people in these underserved areas around the world, and to make these solutions available through a unique business model that gives local people full control over use and maintenance.

Our approach

Inveneo designs its systems using off-the-shelf products and technologies. Inveneo integrates and customizes these technologies to match the needs of the users. Our focus is on system ruggedization, reduction of power consumption, language localization and maintenance simplification. The systems are designed so that many components can be produced or assembled regionally thereby reducing the costs, encouraging the creation of expertise, and supporting regional economic development. Systems are designed to be community or small business owned and operated, driving greater affordability and the path to long-term sustainability. Inveneo envisions fostering a forum for the remote communities to collaborate and exchange ideas and experiences. Inveneo will tap into this network to gain ideas for design improvements and new requirements.

Background

Inveneo was founded in August 2004 as a California based non-profit organization. The team has a strong history of designing, developing and going-to-market with computing and communications technologies in start-ups as well as global corporations.

The team

Mark Summer

Co-Founder and CEO, Networking Architect/Fundraising

VoIP Networking Architect and Operations Management. Most recently CTO of IPDeliver. Currently runs consulting company, ImmediateIT, specializing in VoIP Technology.

Bob Marsh

Co-Founder and Treasurer, Computer Technology, Project Management

30+ years in Consumer and wireless computing technology - starting with one of the first home computers (now in the Smithsonian), founding member of the fabled Homebrew Computer Club, participated in and ran several start-ups in personal computing, wireless, and document management. Currently holds senior positions in two other Bay Area non-profits.

Kristin Peterson

Chair, Chief Development Officer

Kristin has over 15 years of communications industry business development, new market development and marketing experience.

Most recently, Kristin was Vice President of Marketing for Tello, a recently launched technology start-up which provides immediate IP services to enterprises. Prior to Tello, Kristin founded Velocity Consulting, a consulting organization that provided go-to-market guidance to a wide spectrum of networking, wireless, and VoIP technology start-ups. Before Velocity, she held the role of Executive Director, Business Development at GoRemote, where she was responsible for product line and partner expansion. She also held various senior roles in product management and global market development for AT&T consumer and business services.

Kristin is a co-founder of Inveneo and currently serves as their Board Chair. Kristin received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from NMSU and a M.B.A in International Marketing from Pepperdine University.

Laura Mellow

COO, Market Development and Program Management

Over 20 years of program management and strategic planning experience. Throughout her career Ms Mellow has worked for a large telecommunications company (AT&T) and several start ups. Her responsibilities included developing and launching new products and services, and expanding existing markets for the telecom, satellite, IP, and WiFi companies where she was employed. Ms Mellow is co-designer of two patented technologies. She holds a BS/BA from The American University, and an MBA in International Business from George Washington University.