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Joe Pugliese is the Managing Director of BlackPoint Partners, LLC and brings over 15 years of highly successful experience in sales, recruitment and consulting services to the firm. Joe began his career working with Logic Network Solution's, a consulting firm who specialized in placing top engineering talent on technical projects throughout the Southern California area. Joe went on to have a very successful sales career for both Sun Microsystems and VERITAS Software where he focused on early stage venture backed companies in the Silicon Valley.

As the result of this success, Joe has been able to formulate long lasting relationships with the Venture Capital Community and with emerging technology companies in the Bay Area. Joe continually pays close attention to detail and works diligently to ensure the highest quality throughout the sales and search process. Joe's strong analytic ability makes him a valuable problem solving resource for any company or candidate. Joe offers practical, well thought-out solutions for his clients.

Joe received his BA from California State University of Long Beach and is currently in the process of obtaining his MBA. Joe spends his spare time with his wife Kari and his two sons Nicholas and Giovanni.