Neil Mix
Software Engineering Executive
Software Changes the World
I'm glad you're here. I founded Quadrant on the idea that software changes the world by creating value, bit by bit. I'm here to help you find the best path to capture that value without taking on a ton of risk. If developing a team that goes from 1x to 100x sounds appealling, you've found the right place.
For over a quarter century I've been building software, and for more than a decade I've been leading teams while advising founders, CEOs, and executives to shape their strategies. I'd like to use my broad background as a founder, engineer, team leader, and venture capitalist to help you build world-class software that fulfills your vision.
I'll help you find this,
escape product development traps,
and avoid this.
About Me
I guide companies as they bring software to market. A veteran of several venture capital backed startups, I've had the fortune of co-founding an exit to Microsoft and building Pandora Radio from inception to household name to IPO. My professional experience spans every aspect of software engineering and company development, from hands-on coding and UX design to product management, executive leadership, business strategy, and capital allocation.
Others describe me as
- thoughtful
- strategic
- pragmatic
- approachable
- creative
- conscientious
- solver
- coach
- communicator
Research, development, commercialization, and process automation consulting.
Responsible for web, mobile, and ML engineering. Advisor to company regarding VC positioning and engineering leadership transition.
Founding partner of a venture capital firm formed from a partnership between Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers. Our firm raised $25 million from 17 limited partners and invested in 23 companies, of which I led 7 investments deploying $4.5 million in capital.
Responsible for the full stack of software product development from inception through release. Brought the company's long overdue products to market across several platforms with limited resources.
First engineer to code Pandora's Internet radio service. Built web, iPhone, and iPad apps. Built and managed advertising platform to $1 billion annual revenue run rate.
Built and managed numerous initiatives as part of Kenamea's enterprise messaging platform.
Built software and managed engineering for newly launched companies and products.
LinkExchange
Microsoft
Built e-commerce shopping-cart capabilities for small business websites. Acquired by LinkExchange and subsequently acquired by Microsoft in 1998, it was incorporated into Microsoft's online small business offering.
Board Memberships
Fork Farms, 2021-2024
Bovisync, 2017-2023
Liveality, 2015-2023
Allergy Amulet, 2020-2022
Education
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Music, 1997
Piano Performance major
Computer Science minor