Joined General Magic, a pioneering mobile computing startup, as a hardware and software architect. He worked on innovative but ultimately unsuccessful products like the Magic Cap operating system, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced, visionary environment.

Worked at Philips as a General Manager for Mobile Computing Group. He founded Mobile Computing Group, and also started Philips Emerging Businesses USA. Managed development of Philips Velo and Nino PDA devices and gained further insights into consumer electronics and product management.