Hemi Zucker

Managing Partner at OCV Partners

Speaker

Hemi Zucker is Co-founder and Managing Partner of OCV Partners, a Los Angeles based Venture Capital fund focusing on Technology and Healthcare investments. Prior to OCV, Mr. Zucker co-found j2 Global (NASDAQ:JCOM) in 1996 and grew the organization into a global platform that offers services in 50+ markets and employs 2,500+ people across 15 countries. Mr. Zucker was j2’s CEO since 2008 as well as serving roles of President, COO, CMO, and the company’s CFO during its 1999 IPO. Under Hemi’s leadership, j2 expanded its business lines into cloud services, patent licensing, and digital media. Mr. Zucker executed over 165 acquisitions, making j2 one of the most acquisitive tech companies in the U.S. During his tenure, he grew j2 Global’s revenue to over $1.1 billion and Market Cap reached over $6.0 Billion. Previously, Mr. Zucker worked at Motorola in the U.S. and Israel. He helped launch Israel’s first cellular company, consolidated Israel’s paging industry through M&A, and later also worked on an early wireless data commercial network in the U.S. Mr. Zucker has served and is serving now on several boards, including LegalZoom and has invested in several funds whose focus span IoT, big data, ad-tech, and student housing. He is also an advisor and shareholder in cloud and fintech companies. Mr. Zucker holds a B.A. in Economics from Tel Aviv University.