Created IP Telephony Concept and Launched PingTone with co-founder.  - Rather than placing switching equipment on the premise of the customer, as in stand-alone telephony installations and "Building-LEC" businesses, PingTone placed the intelligence in the network.  This allows the Small to Medium Enterprise to plug IP telephones into the premise LAN connected to PingTone via a T-1  link, enabling feature rich voice services, high speed internet connectivity, and unified messaging - delivered at a competitive price.  Secured $800,000 in angel funding for proof-of-concept, built initial system, secured three customers.

Directed  Customer Implementation, Customer Service, Network Operations, including test and acceptance of beta call processing equipment and networking services.

Recruited COO, CTO, and primary technical staff.

Prepared business plan & venture capital presentations.