Janice Roberts
Managing Director
Janice Roberts is a global communications executive and entrepreneur. She invests in networking components and systems, mobile communications and consumer-oriented companies.
Prior to joining Mayfield, Janice built a successful early-stage investment portfolio as president of 3Com Ventures. She also led 3Com's global marketing and business development operation and ran a number of the company's new business initiatives, including the highly successful Palm Computing subsidiary. Previously, Janice was managing director and president of BICC Data Networks LTD., which was acquired by 3Com in 1992.
Janice holds an honors degree in commerce (economics and finance) from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
She serves on the advisory board of the INSEAD Business School U.S. Council and supports the Entrepreneurs Foundation and the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs.
Fun Facts
- Born and raised in a small village in rural England near Stonehenge, and have family there and in New Zealand.
- Love the outdoors – hiking, horseback riding, biking, skiing (especially Whistler and Park City).
- Reading - the first thing I do everyday is read the Financial Times online!
