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Our core group of principals makes C9 what it is: talented, effective, capable. Our individual experiences are quite diverse, yet we share a common vision of how to develop ideas into successful companies. It is this collective intelligence that enables C9 to create the kind of real-world results that our clients come to us for.


Dan Kennedy
As founder of several successful companies including Kennedy Systems, SalesLogix (now Interact Commerce Corporation) and Vcommerce, Dan provides proven leadership, vision and strategy to the C9 team. Through his extensive experience as the leader of numerous business ventures, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and contacts for the next generation of entrepreneurs to leverage in their start-ups. Dan has assisted in raising over $100 million in venture funding; $54 Million at Vcommerce alone.

Dan studied computer engineering and graphics at Syracuse University. In addition to his position at C9, Dan is Chairman of the board at Vcommerce, a supply chain management solutions provider.



Peter Mueller
Programming since the age of 10, Peter brings years of software development and IT experience to C9. His expertise includes the design, development and management of both end-user software packages, as well as large-scale server-side applications and Internetworking. Focused on thin clients, the Internet and E-Commerce development for the last eight years, Peter has developed web-based applications and scalable server software from the ground up for companies such as SalesLogix, a leader in the Sales Force Automation field and Vcommerce, the leader in outsourced E-Commerce.

Peter attended the University of Illinois where he worked on such projects as NCSA Mosaic, the forerunner of modern web browsers.



Christopher Deutsch
With experience from a number of successful technology ventures, Chris brings considerable ebusiness and marketing knowledge to C9. Since founding his first Internet consulting company in the mid '90s, he has been involved in several other companies including Vstore, Vcommerce and Clickthebutton. As a member of the founding teams at Vstore and Vcommerce, his responsibilities ranged from product development to marketing and branding. As the first investor in Clickthebutton, Chris was involved with the company since its inception, initially as an advisor and later as a team member.

Chris is a graduate of Vassar College with a Bachelor's degree in Economics.



Wendi Hodapp
Wendi has over six years of experience in architecting, designing and managing Internet-based-solutions. She has held a wide range of roles, including creative consultant, information architect, account manager, usability specialist and web designer. This diversity gives her a unique insight into all aspects of user experience design and project management. Previous to joining C9, Wendi worked with IBM as the usability expert and creative lead for Delphion, a B2B intellectual property emarketplace. She also served as lead user experience strategist for national gift retailer Things Remembered who recently re-launched its online store.

Wendi attended Ball State University and majored in Graphic Design and Marketing.

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