Bob Davis

Bob is a Venture Partner at Highland focusing on information technology investments and specializing in digital media and software start-ups. He currently represents Highland on the boards of Navic Networks and Performix Technologies, and plays an active role assisting Highland portfolio companies in building successful new businesses. In addition, Bob also serves as Vice Chairman of the board of directors for Terra Lycos and is the best-selling author of "Speed is Life."

Prior to joining Highland, Bob served as the Chief Executive Officer of Terra Lycos and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. Before the combination of Terra and Lycos in October 2000, Bob was President and Chief Executive Officer of Lycos, Inc., and was the company's first employee in June of 1995. In just five years, Bob led Lycos from a company with $2 million in venture capital to a multi-billion dollar business, creating one of the Web's only large, profitable Internet companies. Under his leadership, Lycos jumped from the fastest IPO in Nasdaq history, a mere nine months from inception to offering, to an esteemed member of the Nasdaq 100. In addition to the Terra Lycos board, he serves on the boards of several other public and private sector entities.

Education

Northeastern University, B.S.

Babson College, M.B.A.

Bentley College, Honorary Doctorate of Commercial Sciences

Northeastern University, Honorary Doctorate