Jeffrey Rinvelt

Jeffrey Rinvelt Jeff joined Ardesta in 2001 as a Director and has had the opportunity to contribute to the company's success in many different capacities. Jeff is engaged in sourcing, evaluating, and conducting due diligence on investment opportunities, as well as monitoring and providing assistance to the companies in Ardesta's portfolio. Jeff's diverse background in technology and his experience working in various start-up ventures uniquely positions him for this role.

Prior to joining Ardesta, Jeff was a co-founder of GrapeVINE Technologies, providing Product Management and Marketing for their knowledge management product, eventually resulting in an acquisition by Sun Microsystems. Jeff was also part of the start-up team for MAXfunds.com, an Internet company providing complete coverage of the mutual fund industry, including hundreds of funds not available on any other site. In addition, Jeff spent five years with Ernst & Young's Information Technology group as a senior consultant.

Jeff received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University in 1991. He graduated magna cum laude with concentrations in Finance and Computer Science.