Ben Connors provides consulting to guide emerging technology companies in developing strategy, finding appropriate financial and human resources, and executing for success. Mr. Connors has a proven track record of creating shareowner value in companies he has founded and built, as well as for those he advises. He is a Venture Partner with Mirador Capital, was a co-founder of Viador (NASDAQ: VIAD, an enterprise software firm), and currently serves as a member of the board of directors of several high-technology companies. He has 20 years of experience in business development, sales and marketing, international, and general management of advanced information technology businesses. Mr. Connors has authored numerous articles, white papers, and is a contributing author to TiE's textbook, "Essentials of Entrepreneurship" (John Wiley & Sons, 2003). 

Mr. Connors served for 5 years with Viador from inception to post-IPO, achieving a company market capitalization of over $1 billion. His roles included vice president of Business Development, vice president of International, vice president of Sales & Marketing, and Chief Operating Officer for Viador. Previously he was vice president of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development for The RightSizing Group, a software and services company focused on Internet, business intelligence, and large database applications. He was also a marketing director for Oracle, and has held senior level and consulting positions with companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Ascent Advisors, Optimization Solutions, Inc., and The Ask Group. Mr. Connors holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.