Brett Helm

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Brett Helm
Born
Brett Christopher Helm

(1962-05-08) May 8, 1962 (age 62)
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Alma materUniversity of Utah (B.S. Engineering)
OccupationCEO of DB Networks
Known forSerial entrepreneur, IPivot, Coradiant, At Home, DB Networks, Off-road motorcycle racing
TitleChairman and CEO of DB Networks

Brett Helm (born May 8, 1962) is a former United States Air Force officer and a prominent entrepreneur and investor. He served as a B-52 aviator during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield, earning several commendations, including three Air Medals. Transitioning to the tech industry, Helm co-founded and led multiple innovative companies, including iPivot, which was acquired by Intel. He has made significant investments in various startups and venture capital firms. Helm is an accomplished off-road motorcycle racer, winning multiple SCORE International championships and Baja 1000 events.

Career

United States Air Force

Helm entered the USAF in 1988. He attended Officer Training School at Lackland Air Force Base. He graduated from Flight Training School at Mather Air Force Base in 1989. As a B-52 aviator, he flew 26 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Helm was awarded numerous commendations during his USAF career, including three Air Medals for combat flying.[1]

Entrepreneur

Helm began his career in the business startup sector as an early employee at US West. He subsequently joined @Home Network as an early employee, where he played a key role in establishing @Work, serving as its vice president and general manager.[2] In 1997, Helm co-founded and became CEO of iPivot, a company that was an early tech innovator. Intel acquired iPivot in 1999 for $500 million[3] and appointed Helm as the general manager of their newly created Network Equipment Division.[4]

In 2000, Helm invested in Sanera Systems and assisted the company in securing its first two rounds of funding. Sanera Systems was acquired by McData for $130 million in 2003.[5] Helm also co-founded Coradiant, serving as an investor and Board member. Although professionally funded in 2000, Helm did not become an employee of Coradiant until 2005.

Helm is also a co-founder and investor in DB CyberTech.[6]

Investments

Helm invested in IPivot, Sanera Systems, Coradiant, DB CyberTech as well as multiple Venture Capital firms.[7]

Off-road motorcycle racing

Helm is an off-road motorcycle racer. Helm began racing competitively in 2005. He races in a class for riders over 40 years old. He won three SCORE International off-road racing championships in 2007, 2008, and 2010.[8] He competed in and won three prestigious Baja 1000 (Class 40) events in 2007, 2008, 2009. He raced at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats on a dirt bike exceeding 130 mph.[9]

Off-road racing record

Position Year Event Class
5th 2005 Baja 1000 Class 40
4th 2006 San Felipe 250 Class 40
3rd 2006 Baja 500 Class 40
2nd 2006 Score Championship Class 40
1st 2007 Baja 250 Class 40
1st 2007 Baja 500 Class 40
1st 2007 Baja 1000 Class 40
1st 2007 Score Championship Class 40
1st 2007 2 HYR Glen Helen Class 40
5th 2007 Vegas to Reno Open Pro
1st 2008 Baja 250 Class 40
1st 2008 Baja 500 Class 40
1st 2008 Baja 1000 Class 40
1st 2008 Score Championship Class 40
2nd 2009 San Felipe 250 Class 40
1st 2009 Baja 1000 Class 40
1st 2010 San Felipe 250 Class 40
1st 2010 Score Championship Class 40

See also

References

  1. ^ Coradiant Names Brett Helm CEO. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Coradiant+Names+Brett+Helm+CEO%3B+Data+Center+Equipment+Veteran+Will...-a0134661079
  2. ^ Venture Beat Profiles – Brett Helm
  3. ^ Intel offers $500M for IPivot. http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4039157/Intel-offers-500M-for-IPivot
  4. ^ "Intel Inside--The Internet". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  5. ^ McDATA Completes Acquisition of Sanera Systems. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030930005953/en/McDATA-Completes-Acquisition-Sanera-Systems
  6. ^ CyberTech, D. B. "DB Networks Announces Company Name Change to DB CyberTech". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  7. ^ "Portfolio | DCM". www.dcm.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  8. ^ SCORE International 2008 Class Champions "Score-International - 2008 Class Champions". Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  9. ^ "Scott Myers To Join Brett Helm In Baja For 2009". ThumperTalk. 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2023-05-26.

External links

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