I've been an angel investor since 1999 when I joined Charlotte Angel Partners. I joined Tech Coast Angels in 2003, so not only will you enjoy listening to the show, you'll learn about the angel funding process.

My background? I started Plaid Brothers Software in Orange County, CA in 1983; creating portfolio management and contact management systems. The portfolio software pulled me east to Wall Street and New York City. After running the company for 15 years, I was ready for a change, so I devoted myself to dance photography both in New York and here at UC Irvine.

Now I've settled in Orange County. I'm a member of the Dean's Leadership Council in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine and I'm Past Chairman of the Tech Coast Angels.

Check out my more personal stories at cdmbeach.com and After the Cottage.