Mark Rossi

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Biography

Mr. Rossi is a founder and Senior Managing Director of Cornerstone Equity Investors, L.L.C., a Connecticut based private equity firm. The investment principals of Cornerstone have funded approximately 100 companies in a variety of industries but with a particular emphasis on technology and telecommunications, health care services and products and business services. Cornerstone and its predecessor firm have provided financing to a large number of successful companies including Dell Computer, Health Management Associates, Linear Technology, Micron Technology, Novatel Wireless, Inc. and Equitrac, Inc. Mr. Rossi was a Chairman of the Board of Cardtronics plc from 2018 until its sale in 2021, and was a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees and Chair of the Finance Committee from November 2010 to January 2021. From November 1997 to June 2016, Mr. Rossi was a director of Maxwell Technologies, Inc., serving as Chair from 2011 to 2016. Prior to the formation of Cornerstone Equity Investors in 1996, Mr. Rossi was President of Prudential Equity Investors, Inc., the private equity arm of Prudential Insurance Company of America. Mr. Rossi's industry focus is on business services and technology companies. Former Public Company Directorships: Cardtronics plc.; ChemDesign, Inc.; Conner Peripherals; International Manufacturing Services; Maxwell Technology; Novatel Wireless; Stor Media. Education: Bachelor of Arts w/ honors: Economics, Saint Vincent College; Master of Business Administration (MBA) F.C. Austin Scholar: J.L. Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.