We have three rules. Work with people you enjoy. Have fun doing it. Be successful doing something that matters.
George Pardo, Partner
Since receiving my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from San Jose State during the Palaeolithic Period, I have had the great fortune of working for a “Big 8” firm as well as high technology companies spanning pre-revenue start-ups to billion dollar revenue firms. My great fortune continues as I now have the opportunity to work with fun, talented, hungry individuals, whose passion and drive is to create disruptive technologies in both emerging or seemingly established markets. I’m excited to be part of the team and to continue to grow the SwitchCase Group portfolio of companies.
Evan Schumacher, Partner
I received my Bachelor of Sciences and Masters Degree from the University of California at San Diego in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Computer Vision. Naturally, this led me to my first job - creating an iTunes for classical music lovers. This laid the foundation for InstantEncore. Unfortunately, working with Gallus Golf hasn't improved my golf game. It’s TBD on how TapWyse improves beer tasting abilities.
Ross Stensrud, Partner
I accidentally graduated from UCSD while studying lacrosse and frequenting O’Brien’s Pub. After a brief attempt to justify the cost of my engineering degree by designing pool cleaners (true story) I quit and started programming, first websites and then mobile applications. After coming of age in San Diego during the craft boom, I jumped at the chance to start TapWyse and serve this incredible industry. I now live in Carlsbad with my wife Laurel and two boys; Roscoe and Mason. When not working you will find me shuttling them between basketball, golf, music, and skateboarding. Cheers!
William Stensrud, Principal
I am the group’s greybeard, both literally and figuratively. I have spent 40 years in development, marketing, sales, general management and investment roles in technology. I have been involved with the Internet since it was called the ARPANET. I believe that the institutional models for new venture formation are broken. As a Partner in The SwitchCase Group my major interest is building new and enduring models for creating, capitalizing and operating new technology ventures. My life priorities are to act with integrity, to do things that matter, to make some money, to have fun and to work with people I like.
Jason Wilson, Partner & Gallus Golf CEO
As a kid my first love was soccer, but golf was a very close second and pretty soon moved into the lead position. Which is probably a good thing because playing golf is easier on the knees. I graduated from UCSD with a degree in Economics, and my early career provided me a variety of great experience in sales, management, and customer service. In mid 2011, I was able to connect my love of golf with the SwitchCase Group, and bring to life the idea of a branded mobile app solution for golf courses. It has been a life changing experience to spearhead Gallus Golf from initial concept to an industry leading software company. I feel fortunate to call this my “job”, and look forward to more innovative opportunities in the years to come.
Zachary Wilson, Partner
Excited by new technologies, a passion for learning, and driven by challenges, I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of charting new ground with our partner companies. I enjoy the challenges and opportunities that are presented by working with young growing companies that are making a significant impact in their target market. I earned my B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California San Diego and upon graduation I joined the InstantEncore team in 2008. I am excited to be a Partner in The SwitchCase Group and growing our portfolio of meaningful technology ventures.