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James V. Barnett II
AddedFeb 20, 2024
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James V. Barnett II

James V. Barnett II

Co-Founder & CEO, Wisq

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James V. Barnett II's Career

Wisq
Wisq

Redwood City, CA, US

Co-Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management
Xilinx
Xilinx

San Jose, CA, US

Founder

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James V. Barnett II's Career

Wisq
Wisq
Series A$40M412021Redwood City, CA, US
Co-Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management

Leadership at Wisq

Goutham KurraGoutham KurraCo-Founder
Chih-Po WenChih-Po WenCo-Founder
Xilinx
Xilinx
Acquired$862k01984San Jose, CA, US
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Thomas H. LeeThomas H. LeeBoard Member
Ron JankovRon JankovBoard Member
Michael PattersonMichael PattersonBoard Member

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