Mike Yamaguchi founded TEL VC in 2006 and currently oversees its operations, strategic direction, investment approval process and board-related decisions. Mike has extensive semiconductor industry experience and was instrumental in developing TEL's strategic focus as a Senior Manager in TEL's corporate marketing department. As Senior Manager, Mike was responsible for evaluating and leading corporate initiatives in both TEL's semiconductor equipment business and in emerging business areas such as solar. Mike graduated from Tohoku University in Miyagi, Japan with a bachelors of science in physics.