BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Flint is a co-founder and general partner of Polaris Ventures based in our Boston office. Jon focuses on investments at all stages in technology, consumer products, and digital media. Prior to founding Polaris, Jon was a partner with Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co., which he joined in 1984. Before joining BEDCO, he was an associate at the Boston law firm of Testa, Hurwitz and Thibeault, where he represented venture capital firms and high technology companies. Prior to Testa, Hurwitz and Thibeault, Jon gained substantial investigative experience during his service on the Impeachment Inquiry Staff of the U.S. Judiciary Committee and on the Watergate Special Prosecution Force. Flint represents Polaris on the boards of Allurent, Athletes' Performance, JibJab Media, Inc., Living Proof, Inc., and Modelinia, Inc. Jon's prior investments include Allaire, American SuperConductor, Avici Systems, Centra, Conductus, Exchange.com, Mariner Health Care, Powersoft, and SolidWorks. Jon holds a JD from the University of Virginia Law School and a BA with high honors from Hobart College.

Desiree Gruber

John Sykes is Chief Executive Officer of Playlist.com and a member of Modelinia’s Board of Directors. Sykes brings more than 25 years of experience in the media field and deep connections with world renowned brands. As one of the original executives who launched MTV, the head of VH1 programming and the Infinity Radio operations, Sykes is one of the most respected visionaries in traditional and new media.