Yahoo! Inc. - Printed Signature of Timothy Andrew Koogle - 1995 dated Specimen Stock Certificate
Inv# SE4572 Specimen Stock
Very Rare Specimen Stock with printed signature of Timothy Andrew Koogle.
Timothy Andrew Koogle, born on July 5, 1951, is an American executive who made significant strides in the tech industry. He served as the inaugural CEO and president of the renowned web company Yahoo! from 1995 to 2001. Koogle’s contributions extended beyond his leadership role, as he also held the position of chairman of Yahoo! from 1999 to 2003.
Koogle’s journey began in Alexandria, a Washington, D.C. suburb, where he grew up and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1969. His academic prowess led him to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia in 1973. Koogle’s thirst for knowledge continued, and he pursued a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in engineering from Stanford University, graduating in 1975 and 1977, respectively.
While still at Stanford, Koogle’s entrepreneurial spirit ignited, leading him to establish two businesses. One of these ventures specialized in manufacturing racing engines, while the other focused on mechanical design and prototyping. These businesses eventually evolved into Phase 2, a company that became a pioneer in the industrial robotics industry.
In 1981, Koogle sold Phase 2 to Motorola, marking a significant milestone in his career. Later, he decided to wind down his racing engine business and embarked on a new chapter in 1983 when he joined Motorola.
Koogle’s career took a notable turn in 1992 when he was appointed as the president of Litton Industry’s Intermec division. This role complemented his concurrent position as a senior vice president of Western Atlas.
After just over two years at Intermec, Koogle’s life took an exciting turn when he was approached by headhunter Alan Sabourin. Sabourin had been entrusted with a crucial mission by venture capitalist and Yahoo! director Michael Moritz: to find the ideal CEO for the nascent company. Koogle’s first meeting with Yahoo! founders Jerry Yang and David Filo took place in June 1995, and he emerged victorious in the competition, securing the CEO and president positions in August. This remarkable achievement solidified Koogle’s reputation as a visionary leader in the tech industry.
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