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Dorothy Pavloff

Director of Business Development at Attivo Partners

Portola Valley, California

Overview 

Dorothy Pavloff is the Director of Business Development at Attivo Partners in Portola Valley, California, with a background in venture capital, start-ups, and corporate development. She has held key roles in companies such as California Technology Ventures and has experience as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business.

Work Experience 

  • Director Of Business Development

    2019 - Current

    Attivo Partners is a full service Finance and Accounting firm. We help founders, entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies raise capital, build business models, tackle day-to-day finance, accounting, and payroll needs, operationalize for scale, and achieve successful exits. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every engagement and we customize our support to your company's individual needs and concerns. Every member of Attivo is driven to deliver quality services through a collaborative approach.

  • Expat

    2014 - 2018

    Relocated to Switzerland. • Co-Developed Mentoring conference in conjunction with 100 Woman in Finance • Recruited speakers including US Ambassador to Switzerland • Ran large scale events for Zurich International School • Broadened my world view. Explored Europe. Learned some German.

  • Managing Director

    2004 - 2014

    Through California Technology Ventures, worked collaboratively with two partners over 39 early stage venture capital investments in software, medical devices and biotech. 11 Fund-of Fund investments in venture capital funds via Jacobs Capital Group. • Over 10 years of global investment and deal-making experience • Fund-of-Fund investments in China and Sweden • Proven track record in sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing multi-million dollar investments • Served as Board Director or Board Observer for 12 early stage companies • Network development through CEO Summits and Fund-of-Fund partner collaboration events. • Business plan financial modeling with sensitivity analysis to aid investment decisions, also developed ROI models for new projects

  • Director

    2002 - 2005

    Leadership role in: • Sourcing opportunities: networking with entrepreneurs and other investors • Due diligence: conducted interviews and incorporated expert opinion • Investment execution: managed process, worked closely with attorneys • Advising companies: board observer to several companies • Prepared reports to limited partners

  • Associate

    2000 - 2002

    Supported Managing Directors in investment research and analyses • Performed market sector analyses and competitor landscapes • Performed financial and valuation analyses • Maintained investment documentation and records • Prepared investor quarterly reports

  • Adjunct Lecturer

    2002 - 2002

    Lecturer for second year MBA students in the Entrepreneurship program. Course: Investing in New Ventures.

  • Manager

    1998 - 2000

    Personal Computing Division (PCD) 1999 – 2000 After Conexant Systems was spun-out of Rockwell Semiconductors, I moved into the Personal Computing Division (PCD). PCD was the largest product division with over $600 M in annual revenues. Developed product forecasts, ran product analysis and market research. Reported to General Manager. Strategy & Business Development 1998– 1999 Actively involved in spinoff of Conexant Systems from Rockwell. Ran strategic planning across all four product divisions to prep the company for operating as a stand-alone business.

Conexant Systems, Inc. is a provider of solutions for audio and imaging applications.

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