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                                                                   Exhibit 10.11

[WEBGAIN LOGO]

August 25, 2000

Henri Richard
13925 Mirmirou Drive
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Dear Henri:

     On Behalf of WebGain, Inc. (the "Company"), I am happy to extend the
following offer of employment to you. This letter will confirm the terms of
your offer of employment with the Company beginning September 1, 2000.

     1.   POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Your title will be Executive Vice
President, Worldwide Sales and you will also serve as an officer of the Company.
You will assume and discharge such responsibilities as are commensurate with
such a position. We believe you are well qualified for this role and we wish to
welcome you to the Company.

     2.   COMPENSATION. In consideration of your services, you will be paid an
annualized base salary of $350,000, less deductions required by law, payable in
accordance with the Company's standard payroll practices. Your base salary will
be reviewed annually by the appropriate management of the Company.

          You will be eligible to receive additional compensation of $150,000
pursuant to the terms and conditions of our Commission Plan. The plan document
will be provided under separate cover.

          You will receive a sign-on bonus in the amount of $50,000, less
deductions required by law, payable in a lump sum in your first paycheck.

          We are also offering to make you a secured loan in the principal
amount of $250,000, to be evidenced and secured, respectively, by a secured
promissory note and deed of trust.

          Also, a $400 (gross) per month car allowance will be provided in lieu
of a company car.

          Subject to approval by your manager, all reasonable business-related
expenses will be reimbursed to you upon your submission of expense reports in
accordance with the Company expense report process.

     3.   BENEFITS. You will be entitled to receive employee benefits made
available by the Company to similarly situated employees to the extent of your
eligibility.

     4.   STOCK OPTIONS. Under the terms and conditions of the Company's Stock
Plan and your Stock Option Agreement, you will be granted 1,800,000 options to
purchase shares of non-voting common stock of the Company. ("Option") The
Company's Stock Plan, including the Stock Option Agreement, will be sent to you
separately. The exercise price and grant date will be set by Board approval
following your employment start date.

     5.   CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. You agree that you will execute the
Company's Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement. You further agree
that, at all times during the term of your employment and thereafter, you will
abide by the terms of said agreement. You recognize that the Company desires
not to improperly obtain or use any proprietary information or trade secrets of
any former employer or the person or entity.
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     6.   CONFLICTING EMPLOYMENT. Prior to receiving this offer of employment
from the Company, you may have been engaged in another employment, occupation,
consulting or other business activity related to the business in which the
Company is now involved or may become involved during the term of your
employment. You acknowledge that your involvement in such business activity
shall cease prior to your employment by the Company. You further agree that,
during the term of your employment with the Company, you will not engage in any
other employment, occupation, consulting or other business activity directly
related to the business in which the Company is now involved or becomes
involved during the term of your employment, nor will you engage in any other
activities that conflict with your obligations to the Company.

     7.   TERM OF EMPLOYMENT. All employment at the Company is "at will". This
means that both you and the Company have the right to terminate employment at
any time, with or without advanced notice, and with or without cause. You may
be demoted or disciplined and the terms of their employment may be altered at
any time, with or without cause, at the discretion of the Company. No one other
than the President of the Company has the authority to alter this arrangement,
to enter into an agreement for employment for a specified period of time, or to
make any agreement contrary to this policy, and any such agreement must be in
writing and must be signed by the President of the Company and by you.

     8.   SEVERANCE UPON TERMINATION WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE FOLLOWING A CORPORATE
TRANSACTION. If, however, the Company exercises its right to terminate your
at-will employment without "Cause," as defined in the Company's Stock Plan,
within 12 months following a "Corporate Transaction," as defined in the
Company's Stock Plan, you will be entitled to (i) 1 year accelerated vesting of
the Option; and (ii) continuation of your then-current base salary for 1 year,
less deductions required by law, payable in accordance with the Company's
standard payroll practices.

     9.   CONTINGENCIES. This offer of employment is contingent upon your
execution of the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement, a
satisfactory background check as mentioned in the release you submitted with
your application, as well as your ability to show proof of your identity and
legal right to work in the United States as required by the U.S. Immigration
and Naturalization Service (INS). Therefore, on your first day of employment
you will be asked to provide proof of your identity as well as your legal right
to work in the United States. In most cases, a United States Passport or a
driver's license showing a photo of yourself, and a Social Security Card (which
does not restrict your employment) will satisfy the INS regulation. Please
bring this identification with you on your first day of employment.

     10.  ARBITRATION AGREEMENT. You and the Company agree that any dispute or
claim, including all contract, tort, discrimination and other statutory claims,
arising under or relating to your employment or termination of employment with
WebGain, Inc., but excepting claims under applicable workers' compensation law
and unemployment insurance claims ("arbitrable claims") alleged against the
Company and/or its agents shall be resolved by arbitration. Such arbitration
shall be final and binding on the parties and shall be the exclusive remedy for
arbitrable claims. You and the Company hereby waive any rights each may have to
a jury trial in regard to the arbitrable claims. Arbitration shall be conducted
by the American Arbitration Association in San Francisco, California under the
National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes. In any arbitration,
the burden of proof shall be allocated as provided by applicable law and the
arbitrator shall have the same authority as a court to award equitable relief,
damages, costs, and fees as provided by law for the particular claims asserted.
HOWEVER, we agree that this arbitration provision shall not apply to any
disputes or claims relating to or arising out of the misuse or misappropriation
of the Company's trade secrets or proprietary information. This arbitration
provision will survive your termination.

     If any term herein is unenforceable in whole or in part, the remainder
shall remain enforceable to the extent permitted by law. This letter shall be
governed under California law.

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     We are looking forward to having you join the Company. Please acknowledge
and confirm your acceptance of this offer. You can accept by signing and
returning the enclosed copy of this letter by fax to 408-517-3730, then sending
the original via regular mail. Please feel free to call me at 408-517-3813 if
you have any questions.

                                        Sincerely,

                                        /s/ STEVE BRASHEAR
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                                        Steve Brashear
                                        Chief Financial Officer
                                        Webgain, Inc.

Employee Acceptance;

I accept the terms of my employment with the Company as set forth herein. I
understand that this offer letter does not constitute a contract of employment
for any specified period of time, and that my employment relationship may be
terminated by either party, at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Date: 8/26/00                           /s/ HENRI RICHARD
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.12

[WEBGAIN LOGO]

May 12, 2000

Steve Brashear
1461 Robsheal Drive
San Jose, CA. 95125

Dear Steve:

     I am happy to extend the following offer of employment to you. This letter
confirms the terms of your offer of employment with WebGain ("The Company") and
such terms are as follows:

     1.   Position and Responsibilities. We are happy to offer you the position
of Chief Financial Officer reporting to Joe Menard, CEO. You will assume and
discharge such responsibilities as are commensurate with such a position for
which we believe you are well-qualified.

     2.   Compensation.

          a) In consideration of your services, you will be paid a base salary
of $10,416.67 per pay period (annualized base salary of $250,000). The salary
will be payable semi-monthly in accordance with The Company's standard payroll
practices. Your base salary will be reviewed annually by the appropriate
management of The Company in accordance with our review guidelines.

          b) We are also happy to include you in our Vice President Bonus Plan
which will provide a target bonus amount of 40% of your base salary, based on
corporate performance (subject to withholding taxes). Please note that you must
be employed the entire quarter to receive the quarterly bonus. The Plan
document will be provided on your first day of employment. We are happy to
guarantee your bonus for the first 6 months of participation.

          c) We are also offering a $75,000 sign on bonus, payable in your
first paycheck. Please note that should you voluntarily leave WebGain in less
than 1 year's time, we will require reimbursement of this bonus based upon a
proration of 1/12th per month outstanding.

     3.   Benefits. You will be entitled to receive employee benefits made
available by The Company to similarly situated employees to the extent of your
eligibility. The details of our medical, dental, paid time off, and 401(k)
programs will be discussed in our Orientation Program.

     4.   Stock Options. Under the terms and conditions of The Company's 1997
Stock Plan, you will be granted options to purchase 1,800,000 shares of common
stock of The Company. 100,000 shares will be Incentive Stock Options with a
strike price of $1.00 and 1,700,000 will be Non-Qualified Stock Options with a
strike price of $0.85 per share. The option may be exercised, in whole or in

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part, as follows. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the Number of Shares shall vest
and may be exercised upon the first anniversary of the Date of Grant and an
additional 1/48th of the Number of Shares shall vest and may be exercised upon
the monthly anniversary of the Date of Grant thereafter. The Company's Stock
Plan, including the Stock Option Agreement, will be sent to you separately. The
grant date will be set by Board approval following your employment with
WebGain, as determined by the date of such Board actions.

Should there be a Change in Control, as defined in the Stock Option Plan, the
Stock Option Agreement will be amended to provide for complete vesting of the
Option, provided that there is a substantive change of responsibilities after
or as a result of a Change in Control.

     5.   Confidential Information. You agree that you will execute The
Company's Employment Confidential Information and Invention Assignment
Agreement (to be developed and executed by both parties). You further agree
that, at all times during the term of your employment and thereafter, you will
abide by the terms of said agreement. You recognize that The Company desires
not to improperly obtain or use any proprietary information or trade secrets of
any former employer or the person or entity.

     6.   Conflicting Employment. Prior to receiving this offer of employment
from The Company, you may have been engaged in another employment, occupation,
consulting or other business activity related to the business in which The
Company is now involved or may become involved during the term of your
employment. You acknowledge that your involvement in such business activity
shall cease prior to your employment by The Company. You further agree that,
during the term of your employment with The Company, you will not engage in any
other employment, occupation, consulting or other business activity directly
related to the business in which The Company is now involved or becomes
involved during the term of your employment, nor will you engage in any other
activities that conflict with your obligations to The Company.

     7.   Term of Employment. All employment at the Company is "at will". This
means that both employees and The Company have the right to terminate
employment at any time, with or without advanced notice, and with or without
cause. Employees also may be demoted or disciplined and the terms of their
employment may be altered at any time, with or without cause, at the discretion
of The Company. No one other than the CEO of The Company has the authority to
alter this arrangement, to enter into an agreement for employment for a
specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to this policy, and
any such agreement must be in writing and must be signed by the CEO of The
Company and by the affected employee. However, in the event of involuntary
termination for other than cause, WebGain agrees to pay 6 months of base salary
as severance pay.

This offer is contingent upon:

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     -    Your ability to show proof of your identity and legal right to work
          in the United States as required by the U.S. Immigration and
          Naturalization Service (INS). Therefore, on your first day of
          employment you will be asked to provide proof of your identity as
          well as your legal right to work in the United States. In most cases,
          a United States Passport or a driver's license showing a photo of
          yourself, and a Social Security Card (which does not restrict your
          employment) will satisfy the INS regulation. Please bring this
          identification with you on your first day of employment.

     -    A successful outcome on WebGain's Background Verification Program.

     8.   Arbitration Agreement. I hereby agree that any and all claims or
controversies between me and The Company, relating to my employment with The
Company, or termination thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance
with the then applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association. I
further understand and agree that The Company and I shall equally share the fees
and costs of the arbitrator. Each party shall pay its own costs and attorney's
fees, if any. However, if any party prevails on a statutory claim which affords
the prevailing party attorney's fee, or if the arbitrator decides that fees
should be awarded to the prevailing party, then the arbitrator may award
reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party. "I UNDERSTAND AND
AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF MY RIGHT TO A
TRIAL BY A JURY OF ANY MATTERS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT."

     We are excited about having you join The Company. Please acknowledge and
confirm your acceptance of this offer by close of business May 18, 2000 at
which point the offer will expire. You can accept by signing and returning the
enclosed copy of this letter along with the completed User Account Request
Form to my attention. If you have any questions about this offer letter, please
call me at (408) 570-8010.

Sincerely,

/s/ JEANNE WU
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Jeanne Wu
Vice President, Human Resources
BEA Systems Inc. for WebGain

I accept the terms of my employment with The Company as set forth herein. I
understand that this offer does not constitute a contract of employment for
any specified period of time, and that my employment relationship may be
terminated by either party.
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/s/ STEVE BRASHEAR
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Name
Date: 5/16/00
Anticipated Start Date: 6/5/00

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