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Board of Directors

Mark Mahowald, Chairman of the Board and President of 29West Inc. Mark founded 29West in May of 2002, and is currently the President of 29West as well as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. From the development of the first digital trading floors to his role as COO of Talarian, Mark has been at the forefront of high-speed messaging for over 20 years.

Ronald Lachman, Founder of Lachman Goldman Ventures, Board of Directors of 29West Inc. Lachman Goldman Ventures is a leading early-stage venture investor. Ron, the first outside investor in 29West, has an extensive background in networking and high-technology startups. His background in networking and software firms provides strong leadership to the board of 29West.

Howard Rossman, President of Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc., Board of Directors of 29West Inc. Mesirow Advanced Strategies has nearly $9 Billion under management, and Howard brings extensive experience to the board of 29West.

Vincenzo La Ruffa, Vice President, Susquehanna Growth Equity, Board of Directors of 29West Inc. Vincenzo is Vice President of Susquehanna Growth Equity ("SGE"), the private equity and late-stage venture capital affiliate of Susquehanna International Group. Prior to joining SGE, Vincenzo invested in technology companies with NGP Energy Technology Partners and EnerTech Capital

Virginia Gambale, Managing Partner, Azimuth Partners, LLC As the former CIO of Merrill Lynch Investment Banking and Deutsche Bank Alex.Brown and a former venture capitalist, Gambale is a successful investor and technology leader. In her role at Azimuth Partners LLC, which she founded in 2003, Gambale focuses on developing growth strategies and business partnerships, and executing successful exits for technology and business service companies.

                                        
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