Andrew Verhalen brings unusual depth to venture investing through his operating background as a former 3Com divisional vice president and Intel product manager for the 8086 microprocessor, giving him hands-on experience with foundational computing and networking technologies that most career financiers lack. Since 1992 at Matrix Partners, he has specialized in infrastructure and communications investments, leading deals in companies like Unwired Planet, SiTera, and Alteon WebSystems while serving as lead independent director at semiconductor company Ambarella. Andrew Verhalen brings unusual depth to venture investing through his operating background as a former 3Com divisional vice president and Intel product manager for the 8086 microprocessor, giving him hands-on experience with foundational computing and networking technologies that most career financiers lack. Since 1992 at Matrix Partners, he has specialized in infrastructure and communications investments, leading deals in companies like Unwired Planet, SiTera, and Alteon WebSystems while serving as lead independent director at semiconductor company Ambarella.