Virtual World Computing
Cocoon is a true cloud browser focused on consumer and small business' Internet privacy and security.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Internet / Web Services
- Location Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded April 2009
- Employees 11
- Website getcocoon.com
Company Summary
We are the first fully integrated "cloud browser" with our mission to create a private and secure browsing experience for the consumer. With Cocoon all of your meta data such as history, cookies, passwords, disposable email data reside in our secure cloud with no ability for these to be identified to a user. We also protect users from viruses, malware, and phishing vulnerabilities. When log out, nothing remains on your computer.
Team
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Jeffrey C. BermantCo-Founder and CEO
Jeffrey C. Bermant, Co-Founder, CEO. Mr. Bermant is a true visionary. He started his career in real estate and now has turned his attention to creating a new private and secure Internet. Mr. Bermant founded and ran one of the largest real estate development companies in SB,CA. He has been an entrepreneur from the beginning of his business career finding ways to solve complex problems and create success.
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Pete GallagherController
Pete Gallagher, Controller, has over 20 years’ experience in the accounting field. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics, with an emphasis in Accounting, Pete’s varied accounting experience includes working in public accounting for Deloitte & Touche, the retail industry with Copeland Sporting Goods, apparel manufacturing with Wells & Company and Performance Apparel and real estate, working for Berm
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David AmaralActing CTO
Acting CTO
Role: Oversees software development and maintenance, acting product manager. 20 year’s experience in tech with a broad range of software platforms. Has designed and developed sites for Fortune 500 companies, such as Microsoft, Epson, J2 Global and Sony Pictures -
Larry SpeckDirector of Marketing
Director of Marketing
Role sets marketing and business development strategy, directs operations in Asia,25 years experience in marketing, brand development, and sales strategy background in graphic arts, publishing, advertising -9+ years working in China
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Kevin BrightDirector of Ads and Affiliate Sales
Role: Ensuring product monetization through affiliate advertising; establishing and maintaining relationships with advertisers, creating media campaigns,
5 years experience at Commission Junction by Conversant -
JenDirector of Social Media
Role: Shouting about Cocoon from the digital rooftops
12 year’s experience in Communications, 2 in Digital Marketing
Data- driven and creative, with 7 years in Asia and 5 in Latin America.
Advisors
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Reicker,Pfau,Plye & McRoyLawyerUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Herbert Simon-Simon Property GroupUnconfirmedGeorge HolbrookUnconfirmedRobert HaniseeUnconfirmed
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