The People Behind
TekStart Group
Decades of experience in turning bold ideas
into market-ready success.
Experience You Can Count On
At TekStart Group, our people are our product. Every engagement is shaped by professionals who have spent careers navigating the real-world challenges of technology development, market entry, and business scaling.
We don't just connect you with resources. We bring you experienced partners who are personally invested in your success.
Howard Pakosh
CEO, TekStart Group
Howard Pakosh is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor with over 30 years of semiconductor development experience. His career includes delivering the first commercially available USB Subsystem through Xentec and Elliptic Technologies that were both acquired by Synopsys. He also led the development of Micron's Hybrid Memory Cube controller and an industry-leading, power-efficient ASIC supporting Agentic AI and crypto algorithms.
Gordon Benzie
VP Marketing, TekStart Group
Gordon Benzie is a B2B marketing leader with deep expertise in product marketing, analyst relations, PR, and content strategy. For over 20 years, he has helped tech companies launch new products, drive brand awareness, and accelerate growth. Career accomplishments include delivering multimillion-dollar pipelines, achieving market leadership placements, and driving measurable impact through strategic go-to-market execution and stakeholder engagement.
Jesse Wilson
VP Silicon Development, TekStart Group
Jesse Wilson is a silicon and chip design leader with deep expertise in system-on-chip architecture, program management, and cross-functional team leadership. He has successfully delivered multiple advanced SoCs across Compute, Networking, and Imaging applications, generating over $2B in cumulative lifetime revenue, earning 16 issued patents, and building and scaling high-performing engineering teams that consistently exceed expectations.
Mark Hobaugh
VP Production, TekStart Group
Mark Hobaugh is a semiconductor manufacturing professional with over 40 years of experience in systems engineering, product development, and operations. He has held VP and leadership roles at Spectre 7, Quellan, Resonnext Communications, and Sage, where he successfully delivered volume production ramps within or below cost targets while exceeding quality and customer satisfaction goals.
TekStart Group’s extended team includes a network of senior fractional executives, technical specialists, and industry partners who are deployed across client engagements based on need, expertise, and fit.
Our bench includes professionals with deep backgrounds in:
- Semiconductor architecture and ASIC design
- Consumer electronics product development
- Supply chain management and procurement
- Go-to-market strategy and business development
- Finance, operations, and executive leadership
This flexible model allows us to bring the right people to every engagement. This approach is not a fixed roster, but a curated team built around specific goals.
Ready to Move Your Technology Forward?
Whether you're a startup with a breakthrough idea or an established company looking to accelerate your next product, TekStart Group is ready to help.