A skilled CEO and marketing executive, Howse’s career spans more than 20 years with expertise in consumer technology, entertainment, infrastructure and networking. He was integral in creating the 3D graphics category for mainstream consumers while serving in executive roles at Creative Labs, S3 and 3dfx. As senior vice president of marketing and business development at 3dfx, he conceived and executed the strategy that increased revenue from $20 million to more than $400 million in three years by creating one of the PCs first major gaming brands with the “Voodoo” line of products. Howse was named “Marketer of the Year” in Marketing Computers Magazine / Brandweek and received an Interactive Academy of Arts & Sciences Award, along with other numerous marketing and product awards. Most recently, Howse was CEO and President of PacketHop, a wireless mesh-networking company he co-founded while serving as an entrepreneur in residence at U.S. Venture Partners. Howse launched his career in the entertainment industry as a manager and concert promoter working with the Beach Boys, Moody Blues, Ziggy Marley, Warrant, and Frank Zappa amongst others.
