Our Executive Team
Paul Goransson, Chairperson, Founder
Paul is
a passionate, extreme entrepreneur that has led two boot-strap
start-up companies through successful acquisitions by industry giants
- Qosnetics by Hewlett Packard (1999) and Meetinghouse by Cisco
(2006). Paul held senior management roles with HP's Advanced Networks
division (currently Agilent) focused on Internet protocols and
Cisco's wireless networking business unit focused on wireless branch
office and sensors solutions. As Chairperson of the Elbrys board,
Paul leads corporate strategy and directs Elbrys' Intellectual
Property portfolio.
Paul is an avid ultra-marathoner, mountaineer, triathlete and outdoor enthusiast. He has climbed the highest peaks on 4 continents, completed numerous Ironman triathlons, completed 100 mile endurance races, and continues to seek out adventures around the world. Paul owns and manages a 130 acre beef and hay farm in southern Maine in his spare time. He holds a Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts from Brandeis University, a Master Of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Boston University, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of New Hampshire.
Lou Marchany, President, Co-Founder
Lou has
25+ years of diverse senior management experience in information
technology and medical devices. At Hewlett-Packard, Lou served in
various operations, financial management, strategic planning, and
mergers and acquisitions with HP's Patient Monitoring Division
(currently Philips Medical). After 15 years in the medical
devices industry, Lou moved to HP's Test and Measurement business
(currently Agilent). While at Agilent, he led the business
integration of acquired companies; Qosnetics (HP) and Digital
Technology (Agilent). Most recently, Lou served as Vice President of
Finance and Administration at wireless network security software
start-up, Meetinghouse which he was instrumental in the successful
acquisition by Cisco Systems.
Out of the office, Lou is
an auto enthusiast. He enjoys running, team sports, Sundays
landscaping in the yard, and strolling the beaches of Cape Cod. Lou
holds a Bachelors degree in Business and an MBA from Bentley College.
Anthony Delli Colli, VP Sales & Marketing
Anthony brings 15+ years experience in mobile devices, wireless networks, and web services. Prior to Elbrys, Anthony held a business development role with Cisco's wireless and security technology group and was responsible for driving strategic initiatives and partnerships with mobile service providers and smart-phone vendors. Anthony's previous roles include VP, Sales & Marketing with Meetinghouse and Director, International Market Development at iPIX, with oversight of sales, product management, and business development.
Anthony is passionate about trekking in the outdoor and learning everyday from his three kids. He is a former actor, adventure cycling and running enthusiast, traveled extensive throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas and continues to seek out opportunities to drink wine with everyone around the world. Anthony holds a Bachelors degree in European History From McGill University and a MBA in Telecommunications from the University of San Francisco.