L. J. Sevin, Jr. was an American venture capitalist and co-founder of Mostek. He was also co-founder of Sevin Rosen Funds.
Early life
He was born to Leonce John Sevin, Sr. and Pauline Perkins Sevin in Baton Rouge. In 1965, while working for Texas Instruments he wrote a book, "Field Effect Transistors" that was translated into seven languages. == Career ==
Career
Sevin co-founded Mostek when, in 1969, he left Texas Instruments; he was the company's CEO for ten years. == Other positions ==
Other positions
He served on the board at • Institute of Technology at Southern Methodist University, • the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, • the Bulova Watch Company • the Trade Policy Committee of the Semiconductor Industry Association • Dallas Opera Board of Directors == Personal life ==
Personal life
When Sevin died, his family included wife Jo Danna Sevin, daughters Christine Sevin Burke and Paula Sevin Webster Hayes, son Gordon Sevin, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. In 1982 daughter JoAnna Sevin "died in an automobile accident." ==References==