Mr. Rapaport has extensive management experience in key operational, finance and sales roles with emphasis on entrepreneurial start-up companies. Rapaport excels at developing product and marketing strategies and positioning companies for growth. Previously he served in key senior operational roles with established software and hardware suppliers including Manugistics, ProfitKey International, Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Companies and MDS Qantel, to provide enterprise technology solutions for a range of discrete manufacturing sectors.
Mr. Middlemas is a general partner whose investment activities focus on the telecommunications and information technology industries. George joined Apex in 1991 and has been involved in the venture capital industry since 1979. Prior to joining Apex, he was a senior vice president and principal with Inco Venture Capital Management and a vice president and member of the investment committee with Citicorp Venture Capital. He was instrumental in the founding of America Online and Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. (RSA Security). George received an MBA from Harvard University, an MA from the University of Pittsburgh, and BA degrees from the Pennsylvania State University. He also serves on the Library Development Board of the Pennsylvania State University.
Wayne Boulais is a general partner with investment focus in wireless communications, enterprise applications & infrastructure, and cleantech. Prior to joining Apex, Wayne was a founding member of the Marsh & McLennan Capital Communications & Information Fund, a joint venture between Marsh & McLennan Capital and Mercer Management Consulting. He was a partner in Mercer's Communications, Information and Entertainment industries practice. Prior to Mercer, Wayne led large communications systems development projects for Raytheon Corporation. Wayne received his MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management, and an MS and a BS in Engineering from University of Massachusetts.
Wayne currently serves as Director of Bitwave Semiconductor, IfByPhone, IQS, Metatomix, and SolFocus. He is a board observer of CombineNet, and Enkata Technologies. Wayne is also a board member of the Illinois Venture Capital Association.
Wayne's previous investments included Broadbeam (acquired by MobileAware), eCredit (acquired by Fidelity Venture), and Imaging Portals (acquired by MWA Intelligence)