Livescribe names Gilles Bouchard as CEO and raises $10M

Livescribe, the maker of digital pens, has appointed Gilles Bouchard as chief executive, replacing founder Jim Marggraff. The company has also raised a new round of $10 million.

Bouchard is a 25-year industry veteran. He will lead strategic planning, product management and operations for the Oakland, Calif.-based company. Marggraff, the former CEO, will serve as a member of the board.

Founded in 2007, Livescribe is a pioneer in digital smartpens, which can record data such … Continue Reading

Entrepreneur of the Year finalist: “It’s always a matter of cash”

This sponsored post is part of a series of profiles on Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” finalists. Click here to keep up with the rest of the series.

I recently met with Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Jim Marggraff, Chairman, CEO, and founder of Livescribe. I asked Marggraff about how he got his start with Livescribe, what it takes to be a good CEO, and what he would tell … Continue Reading