Dorothy Pavloff
Director of Business Development at Attivo Partners
Portola Valley, California
Overview
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.