Ted Schlein
Managing Partner
Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers
Honorary Forum Chairman
Ted Schlein joined Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in November 1996. His focus has been in the area of enterprise security and applications, infrastructure and services. Ted managed the KPCB Java Fund, formed to invest in Java technology-based companies and related Internet, intranet, networking and communications companies. He serves on the boards of 3VR, 41st Parameter, ArcSight, Fortify Software, IronPlanet, Ketera Technologies, Oakley Networks, and oversees his company's interests in Bit 9 and New Vine Logistics. Ted serves on the board of overseers for the University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science. Additionally, he serves on the board and executive committee of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).

Ted came to KPCB with significant experience in enterprise software business management gained at Symantec Corporation. As Vice President of Networking and Client Server Technology, he was responsible for overseeing the marketing and development of enterprise products. Prior to that Ted served as VP of Symantec's European business development and as VP, Data Management Group. Ted is credited with establishing Symantec in both the utilities and antivirus markets by starting and building these business units. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.