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Phillip B. Stern (Founder) Chief Executive Officer Phil Stern co-founded in 1999, bringing substantial financial, strategic, leadership and management experience to the company. While his primary responsibility is operating leadership for the company, he also leads the company's patent transactions practice. He frequently assists clients in benchmarking their IP practices, speaking internationally on the topic of excellence in technology transfer. Prior to yet2.com, Mr. Stern worked 13 years in general management and strategy consulting. He has substantial expertise in developing and implementing breakthrough strategic plans, having served clients for Bain & Company and McKinsey & Company in a wide variety of industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, oilfield services, networking, and financial services. During this time, Mr. Stern also developed an expertise in valuations of businesses and assets as well as a detailed understanding of financial planning processes. As the Division Vice President managing the Professional and Technical Imaging business for Polaroid Corporation, Mr. Stern led product development efforts, implemented new market introduction plans, and spearheaded acquisitions. Mr. Stern earned his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Princeton University and his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar.