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Debra Somberg brought to her company her deep understanding of consumer businesses, including the direct marketing and marketing services space. A Maveron partner since 2000, Somberg also serves on the board of directors of SmartBargains, GameLogic, OnRequest Images, Knowledge Networks, and El Dorado Marketing. She was one of the founding partners of Thomas Weisel Partners, LLC, where she led the consumer and eCommerce investment banking effort. Earlier, Somberg was a Senior Managing Director at Montgomery Securities, where she ran the retail and direct marketing corporate finance practices. She has also worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. and McKinsey and Company, Inc. So far, Somberg has completed well over 100 public and private equity and M&A transactions for leading retail, direct marketing, marketing services and eCommerce companies. She has been actively involved with non-profit organizations throughout her career, including Local Initiative Support Corporation, Planned Parenthood, and Act Theatre, where she is currently a trustee. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, Phi Beta Kappa, and is a graduate of Harvard Business School. | 