Current and Completed Projects
Stillwater Club:
This club has evolved from the old SIRS organization - Pebble Beach division. Currently serving as VP and responsible for our guest speakers at each monthly luncheon. We currently have 200 members and meet at the Pebble Beach Lodge
Water City:
This 2014 winner of the Monterey Business Plan competition has built a business model similar to Solar City; But, with water contracts and not energy. In today's world of increasing scarcity of water, it's a winner and a world changer.
YoDerm:
This Telemedicine Dermatology company won the Monterey Business Plan competition in 2013. Rick is a board member, advisor, and mentor to the CEO and founders. The company has grown to service thousands of patients in most states. Will soon be raising Series A to continue it's growth.
bCode:
As Executive Chairman, Rick helped the CEO and board of this Australian company launch a US company, raise capital, and introduce the service into the market. Significant market acceptance enabled bCode to implement the largest mobile promotion and redemption service in history. The company was sold to its Dubai distribution partner to focus on the Middle Eastern markets.
Scale Computing:
As board member and advisor. Scale Computing is a developer and creator of Hyperconverged systems for mid market enterprises. Combining Virtualization, Storage, High Availability, and internal networking in an easy to use and configure system. A Forbes top 20 to watch!
Head There:
As board member and advisor, recruited outstanding CEO, working with the team to raise capital and target early beta customers. Implemented serious pilots in Sweden for eldercare and infirmed patients
Doxo:
Advisor to CEO for this startup. doxo™ developed an innovative solution to an age-old problem - a simple and efficient system that addresses a multi-billion dollar business problem and a market opportunity with global impact. And on top of all that, it's good for the planet.
Corvigo:
Board of Directors. Company addressed the Anti Spam market with unique technology and generated rapid growth. Acquired by Tumbleweed Communications (TMWD)
Eternal Systems:
Chairman of this applications virtualization software company, with patented technology. Company sold to Open Inventions Network (OIN)
Symphoniq:
This web analytics company was founded by the creators of NetIQ. It has been sold to Coradiant to be part of their product line. Rick advised the management and served on the board.
Clairvoyant:
Consultant to CEO and Board of Directors: assist in market positioning and strategic business development. Company acquired by Voyence (formerly PowerUp).
This club has evolved from the old SIRS organization - Pebble Beach division. Currently serving as VP and responsible for our guest speakers at each monthly luncheon. We currently have 200 members and meet at the Pebble Beach Lodge
Water City:
This 2014 winner of the Monterey Business Plan competition has built a business model similar to Solar City; But, with water contracts and not energy. In today's world of increasing scarcity of water, it's a winner and a world changer.
YoDerm:
This Telemedicine Dermatology company won the Monterey Business Plan competition in 2013. Rick is a board member, advisor, and mentor to the CEO and founders. The company has grown to service thousands of patients in most states. Will soon be raising Series A to continue it's growth.
bCode:
As Executive Chairman, Rick helped the CEO and board of this Australian company launch a US company, raise capital, and introduce the service into the market. Significant market acceptance enabled bCode to implement the largest mobile promotion and redemption service in history. The company was sold to its Dubai distribution partner to focus on the Middle Eastern markets.
Scale Computing:
As board member and advisor. Scale Computing is a developer and creator of Hyperconverged systems for mid market enterprises. Combining Virtualization, Storage, High Availability, and internal networking in an easy to use and configure system. A Forbes top 20 to watch!
Head There:
As board member and advisor, recruited outstanding CEO, working with the team to raise capital and target early beta customers. Implemented serious pilots in Sweden for eldercare and infirmed patients
Doxo:
Advisor to CEO for this startup. doxo™ developed an innovative solution to an age-old problem - a simple and efficient system that addresses a multi-billion dollar business problem and a market opportunity with global impact. And on top of all that, it's good for the planet.
Corvigo:
Board of Directors. Company addressed the Anti Spam market with unique technology and generated rapid growth. Acquired by Tumbleweed Communications (TMWD)
Eternal Systems:
Chairman of this applications virtualization software company, with patented technology. Company sold to Open Inventions Network (OIN)
Symphoniq:
This web analytics company was founded by the creators of NetIQ. It has been sold to Coradiant to be part of their product line. Rick advised the management and served on the board.
Clairvoyant:
Consultant to CEO and Board of Directors: assist in market positioning and strategic business development. Company acquired by Voyence (formerly PowerUp).