Mr. Sisto brings Empire Ventures strong operational experience, an insight on evolving technology markets and a premier network of Silicon Valley technology innovators and business leaders.

Mr. Sisto joined Phoenix Technologies as President and Chief Executive Officer and was appointed to the Board in June 1999.  Mr. Sisto was elected Chairman of the Board in January 2000.  

Mr. Sisto was formerly Chief Operating Officer of RSA Data Security, Inc. from 1997 to 1999.  Mr. Sisto served as President, Chairman and CEO of DocuMagix from 1994 to 1997.  From 1989 to 1994 Mr. Sisto served as the President and CEO of PixelCraft, Inc.

Mr. Sisto has also served in executive management roles at MIPS Technologies, Relational Technologies (INGRES), Intel, Honeywell, and General Electric.  Mr. Sisto serves as a Director and Chairman of the Board of InSilicon, Corp. and on the Boards of Directors of Hi/fn Inc., a semiconductor components company, and Tekgraf, a graphic arts distribution and service company.

Mr. Sisto earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology.