why i am buying some after all

this guy has a GREAT record and has a stake in the company

Profile: Dave Weisman

Dave Weisman began his career in the video networking business in 1991 when he joined Retix and helped the company develop and successfully market the first multimedia focused networking platform. The company went public on the Nasdaq Exchange and was one of the most successful IPO’s in 1992.

After Retix, Dave joined Adaptive and was responsible for bringing to market the first Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) switch, which integrated voice, video, and data onto a single network. The company was acquired in 1993 by Network Equipment Technology for $100M.

Co-founding Thomson Enterprise Networks in 1996, Weisman clinched a US$450M contract with the British Army to deliver them high performance integrated voice, video, and data systems. The company was acquired in 1999 for US$400m.

Subsequently he helped restructure and revitalize troubled ACT Networks and worked with a senior management team to sell the company to Clarent Corporation for $275M.

Other companies where Mr. Weisman has held executive operational roles include IP Dynamics and Canyon Networks. Most recently Dave is serving as the CEO and Chairman of Houston, Texas based Eagle Broadband, a leading provider of Bundled Digital Services technology and services, and he further serves as the Chairman of the Board with USurf, a leading provider of next generation communication technology and services.

Mr. Weisman holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economies and International Relations from the University of California, Los Angeles He served as a Pilot in the US Air Force and has seen combat duty in Central America and in the Middle East.