Deborah Magid, Director of Strategic Alliances, represents the software business in IBM's Venture Capital Group. Deborah is responsible for building ecosystems for IBM by sharing insights about emerging markets, technologies, and business models with venture firms and entrepreneurs. She spends much of her time introducing venture firms and their portfolio companies to IBM's strategy, scouting for new business opportunities, and sharing views on innovation and growth areas of the market. Deborah is on the board of SDForum, a Silicon Valley non-profit organization focussed on promoting emerging technologies.
Previously in IBM, Deborah managed the portfolio for the global small business group, was a program director for the WebSphere business, led a Java product development department, and launched the Developer Domains on ibm.com. Deborah came to IBM through the Taligent subsidiary, where she directed the human interface design organization, led product marketing, and ran the corporate web site. Previously, Deborah held positions in product management, marketing, and user-centered design at GE Information Services and at AT&T. Deborah holds degrees in cognitive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Connecticut.
