Che***igt

Business Development, Systems Engineering, Product Development, Start-ups

CEO at Altwork

• Location: Sonoma County, California
• Duration: 2011 to Present
• Description: Che Voigt is a founder and the CEO of Altwork. Altwork has developed integrated furniture for digital professionals who use the computer as their primary creative tool. This company is founded on the idea that modern computers no longer need to be treated like typewriters and adding machines from a 100 years ago. The computer, screen and keyboard should move to and with the user, rather than people bending to the machine.

Founder at Crossover Ventures

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• Duration: 2010-06 to Present
• Description: Crossover Ventures focuses on active investments in high growth product based companies.

Board Chair at North Bay Angels

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• Duration: 1998-03 to Present
• Description: The North Bay Angels (NBA) is the oldest and largest angel investment group north of the Golden Gate. We are an active investor group who invests primarily in early stage equity and venture debt, where our participation will have an impact on the success of the company. We also consider current return opportunities.

President at L-3 Communications - Sonoma EO

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• Duration: 1999-12 to 2010-04
• Description: One of the founders of Sonoma Design Group, Che took over as President in 1999. Through a series of strategic contract wins SDG doubled in size every year. Che led the team to create an effective and focused business plan resulting in a strong outside board of directors and outside investment. The company developed its product and team rapidly and effectively, going from five people in 2000 to almost 100 in just five years. The goal of the business plan was the eventual sale of SDG. Che led the negotiations for the sale of the company and in 2005 SDG was sold to L-3 Communications in a very positive acquisition for investors and employees. L-3 asked Che lead the new division, L-3 Communications, Sonoma EO formed in 2005. Now with more than 200 people, this division of L-3 markets, designs, produces and services ultra high performance stabilized imaging systems for governments and prime contractors. These systems have been used on unmanned aircraft systems, manned aircraft, ships, ground vehicles and site specific installations.

Owner at Sapphire Design Industries

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• Duration: 1996 to 2000
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