Dennis C. Hayes is the inventor of the PC Modem.
Recognized technology industry leader, company and association founder, entrepreneur, senior management executive, director and advisor to businesses and other organizations.
He worked with the Speaker of the House (& Staff) and has spoken infront of Congress.
He has been featured in numerous magazines including, Forbes & Business Week & INC.
Appeared on many television stations such Bloomberg, CNN & CNBC
Had a full page ad numerous times in the Wall Street Journal.
And has an exhibit dedicated to him and his invention in the Smithsonian
With decades of experience and proven skills, he has influenced legislation for the benefit of the online industry and is still actively involved in the process.
Founder of Hayes Microcomputer Products his company established the Hayes modem brand as the market leader in 42 countries around the world.
Most of all, even 30 years later, his loyal customers still talk of the quality of the Hayes brand and their overall satisfaction.
Hayes Microcomputer Products ranked
# 4 (1983) &
# 9 (1984) on the
Inc. Magazine
List of the 500
Fastest Growing Companies
(award pictured below)
Mr. Hayes is a member of the CRN Computer Hall of Fame.
He was Inducted for his overall contributions to the computer industry as well his obviously ultra signifigant invention.
Dennis C. Hayes
Induction ceremony
CRN Computer Industry
Hall of Fame
Comdex - November 2003
The PC Modem, is largely responsible for the gobal landscape of business and the social interactions that we know today as the World Wide Web.
The Hayes modem gave us an easy to use, affordable way to access the internet and truly became the on-ramp to the super information highway for billions of people.
His Invention, through technology has made it possible for us to connect to one another and has surely touched all of our lives.
After successfully guiding the company through a merger that resulted in a new, publicly-owned Hayes Corporation, he retired as Chairman in late1998 to pursue strategic management consulting and business advisory as Chairman of Virtual Resources, LLC.
Mr. Hayes has since also served as a Board Member of several public and private companies.
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As Chairman of the U.S. Internet Association, Mr. Hayes, even today continues to help shape public policy.
As a Consultant, with his real world experience establishing and energizing Advisory Boards / Board of Directors for growing companies, he has been able to help his clients prepare for and execute plans that has positioned them to achieve growth and profits faster than the market; resulting in significantly increased shareholder value.
As an Alumnist of the Georgia Institute of Technology he served on the National Advisory Board and helped create the College of Computing. He is currently in the process of considering to take a more active part in helping educate our future leaders of tomorrow as a lecturer or professor at a prestigious university.
His valued opinion, which is world renowned, has had him as an expert witness on cases for technology, Intellectual property & licensing issues.
As one can imagine, he is also a much sought after Public Speaker and has been asked to speak on a wide array of topics at management meetings, conferences and organizational events.
Topics include:
- Global Organizational Management,
- Market & Technology Development
- Technology & Market Assessment
- Market Segment Definition
- Distribution & Channel Development
- Brand Management
- Corporate Positioning
- Product Definition & Development
- Cycle Enhancement / Time Reduction
- Directing Standards Participation
- Operations & Production Planning
- Cycle Management & Sourcing
- Planning & Control of Budgets & Schedules
- Budgeting, Monitoring & Reporting for Success and Steady Improvement
- Complex Business Negotiations & Legal Processes
- Organization & Skills Development, including Board of Directors
- Intellectual Property Management & Strategy for Licensing
- M&A planning, Identification, Negotiation & Implementation
- Capital Structure Planning / Sourcing
- Advise to Senior Management to Improve Performance
- Serving as Advisor, Director or Chairman of Board of Advisors
- Public Speaking & Media Relations
- Preparing Management Team to Successfully Manage Rapid Growth
- Communication Among Co-Workers / Team Building Excerises
- Growing Your Business in Any Economy
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Chairman, U.S. Internet Industry Assoc.
Managing Member and Chairman, Strategus Capital, LLC
Chairman, Virtual Resources, LLC
Consultant, Public Speaker and Expert Witness
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For further information,
Contact us at: info@dennischayes.com