Larry Rodriguez
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Steve Holt, MBA, CMA
I recommend Larry for C-Level and Senior Executive positions. He is an outstanding strategic thinker, and does a very good job developing and executing plans to achieve strategic goals. When Larry and I worked together I was the CFO, and I can attest that Larry is a great asset in the fund raising process. He thoroughly understands the business, represents the company well, and gives confidence to investors. I would be remise if I did not mention that in addition to Larry's ample capabilities, he is a pleasure to work with.
Dennis Geuder
Larry hired me as Central Regional Sales Director at PixelOptics in 2010. I had the privilege of reporting to Larry during the next two years. Larry is the consummate senior leader and would be an asset to any organization. Strategic planning and execution are two of Larry's key strengths. His ability to engage all the assets necessary to successfully build and implement a company strategy while maintaining his integrity is unsurpassed in my mind. Regardless of the task at hand, as a direct report, Larry always made me feel a part of the process and accepted input from everyone involved. Many leaders fail at this skill and feel they always need to be in front while keeping direct reports in the shadows. Larry sets the standard for this practice. In summary, I view Larry as strongest leader and mentor I have had in my career. I move forward with stronger skills in Strategic Planning, Execution of strategy and People Management skills as a result of my time working with Larry. Dennis Geuder
Steve Holt, MBA, CMA
I recommend Larry for C-Level and Senior Executive positions. He is an outstanding strategic thinker, and does a very good job developing and executing plans to achieve strategic goals. When Larry and I worked together I was the CFO, and I can attest that Larry is a great asset in the fund raising process. He thoroughly understands the business, represents the company well, and gives confidence to investors. I would be remise if I did not mention that in addition to Larry's ample capabilities, he is a pleasure to work with.
Dennis Geuder
Larry hired me as Central Regional Sales Director at PixelOptics in 2010. I had the privilege of reporting to Larry during the next two years. Larry is the consummate senior leader and would be an asset to any organization. Strategic planning and execution are two of Larry's key strengths. His ability to engage all the assets necessary to successfully build and implement a company strategy while maintaining his integrity is unsurpassed in my mind. Regardless of the task at hand, as a direct report, Larry always made me feel a part of the process and accepted input from everyone involved. Many leaders fail at this skill and feel they always need to be in front while keeping direct reports in the shadows. Larry sets the standard for this practice. In summary, I view Larry as strongest leader and mentor I have had in my career. I move forward with stronger skills in Strategic Planning, Execution of strategy and People Management skills as a result of my time working with Larry. Dennis Geuder
Steve Holt, MBA, CMA
I recommend Larry for C-Level and Senior Executive positions. He is an outstanding strategic thinker, and does a very good job developing and executing plans to achieve strategic goals. When Larry and I worked together I was the CFO, and I can attest that Larry is a great asset in the fund raising process. He thoroughly understands the business, represents the company well, and gives confidence to investors. I would be remise if I did not mention that in addition to Larry's ample capabilities, he is a pleasure to work with.
Dennis Geuder
Larry hired me as Central Regional Sales Director at PixelOptics in 2010. I had the privilege of reporting to Larry during the next two years. Larry is the consummate senior leader and would be an asset to any organization. Strategic planning and execution are two of Larry's key strengths. His ability to engage all the assets necessary to successfully build and implement a company strategy while maintaining his integrity is unsurpassed in my mind. Regardless of the task at hand, as a direct report, Larry always made me feel a part of the process and accepted input from everyone involved. Many leaders fail at this skill and feel they always need to be in front while keeping direct reports in the shadows. Larry sets the standard for this practice. In summary, I view Larry as strongest leader and mentor I have had in my career. I move forward with stronger skills in Strategic Planning, Execution of strategy and People Management skills as a result of my time working with Larry. Dennis Geuder
Steve Holt, MBA, CMA
I recommend Larry for C-Level and Senior Executive positions. He is an outstanding strategic thinker, and does a very good job developing and executing plans to achieve strategic goals. When Larry and I worked together I was the CFO, and I can attest that Larry is a great asset in the fund raising process. He thoroughly understands the business, represents the company well, and gives confidence to investors. I would be remise if I did not mention that in addition to Larry's ample capabilities, he is a pleasure to work with.
Dennis Geuder
Larry hired me as Central Regional Sales Director at PixelOptics in 2010. I had the privilege of reporting to Larry during the next two years. Larry is the consummate senior leader and would be an asset to any organization. Strategic planning and execution are two of Larry's key strengths. His ability to engage all the assets necessary to successfully build and implement a company strategy while maintaining his integrity is unsurpassed in my mind. Regardless of the task at hand, as a direct report, Larry always made me feel a part of the process and accepted input from everyone involved. Many leaders fail at this skill and feel they always need to be in front while keeping direct reports in the shadows. Larry sets the standard for this practice. In summary, I view Larry as strongest leader and mentor I have had in my career. I move forward with stronger skills in Strategic Planning, Execution of strategy and People Management skills as a result of my time working with Larry. Dennis Geuder
Experience
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HPO
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Italy
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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May 2013 - Present
Protecting the World through Innovation HPOUSA.com At HPO, our Mission is to “Protect the World through Innovation.” HPO was founded in 2006 through work focused on protecting the human retina from High Energy Visible Light (HEVL). Our first application opportunities were in ophthalmics where we have now Licensed our Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology to some of the largest companies in the world. HPO IP and Technology now offer protection for hundreds of millions of eyes around the world from the dangers of HEVL. Since inception, nearly 100 patent applications have been filed and more than half that number have been issued. In 2018, HPO stands as the leader in Intellectual Property and the Development of Technology for that purpose. With a Vision “To Standardize Protection from HEVL in every application that can protect the human retina and skin," we have pushed beyond the boundaries of ophthalmic lenses. HPO is activity exploring, with the largest companies worldwide, new protection opportunities that can continue to advance protection from HEVL to the human retina and skin cells. Today, HPO is in joint development projects with world leaders within their prospective fields to create innovative new chemistry for protection from HEVL. HPO, dedicated to its Mission, continues to intensify its resources towards new innovations that protect and can be applied globally. We encourage you to contact HPO to discuss and discover new paths for your company. Show less
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Advisory Board Member
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Blue Sentry Cloud
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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Aug 2021 - Present
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SVAY
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France
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Individual and Family Services
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Chairman Of The Board
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Apr 2015 - Present
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Pixel Optics
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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Chief Revenue Officer
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2009 - 2013
Developed and Executed worldwide Commercialization Plan for world’s first electronic focusing eyewear. Raising $45,000,000 in venture capital Developed and Executed worldwide Commercialization Plan for world’s first electronic focusing eyewear. Raising $45,000,000 in venture capital
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Capital One
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Egypt
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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Managing Vice President-Marketing, Sales & Operations
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2001 - 2009
Revenue & Profit Growth: Developed strategic growth plan increasing revenue from $500,000,000 to $12,400,000,000 with over $1.2 Billion in profit created over 8 years. Share Growth: Market share from 12th to 1st, penetration from 10% to 76%. Growth in consumer base by 23x in 8 years. Cost & Scale Management: $60,000,000 operating budget. Built scalable platforms that produced over 400% improvement in scale costs. Department consistently rated as "Best Place to Work" in company annual reviews. Show less
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Johnson & Johnson
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Sales
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1994 - 2001
Built sales & marketing platform for heath care start-up that was sold to J&J for $164 million in 1998. Supported in raising $3 million and Angel Funding. Created national launch strategy for new J&J sales organization, coordinating market penetration plan and staffing. Boosting market share position from 15th to 3rd in four years. Built sales & marketing platform for heath care start-up that was sold to J&J for $164 million in 1998. Supported in raising $3 million and Angel Funding. Created national launch strategy for new J&J sales organization, coordinating market penetration plan and staffing. Boosting market share position from 15th to 3rd in four years.
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Essilor
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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VP Sales & Marketing
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Jan 1987 - Mar 1994
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Wells Fargo
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Jan 1987 - Dec 1988
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Education
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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