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Jim Butz has a foundation in business strategy/planning and operations expertise that started with over 25 years within corporate America. For the past 10 years, he has focused on helping small/medium businesses (SMB) start up and grow in Southern California. He keeps current on developing technologies through his involvement as an Associate Manager with California Capital Partners and as a member of Keiretsu Forum Angel Network. In addition, he is a Senior Consultant with TriTech Small Business Development Center where he counsels early-stage companies, helping them put together their businesses and, if required, the documentation needed to pursue third-party investments. In 2001, he co- founded Resonnect where he has been helping companies architect growth strategies and execution plans; negotiate strategic alliances and distribution agreements; and develop operation. For the past four years, he has been deeply involved with new technologies around social media networking and marketing and how to incorporate these tools into SMB companies for branding and business growth. Jim is currently providing counseling on social media marketing with a number of clients in both business-to- consumer and business-to-business environments spanning both product- and service-based companies. On a monthly basis, Jim listens to early-stage entrepreneurs present their business opportunities looking for investment. He provides advice to these entrepreneurs on changes that will make their presentations more acceptable to investors. Jim is active in the local technology community. He previously served on the Program Committee for the San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum, and has held Board positions at UC Riverside CONNECT and the San Diego High-Tech Marketing Alliance organizations. He also participates in an Advisory capacity to a number of early-stage companies.