John Hodge

John R. Hodge is the VP & GM People and Partnerships at WhyData.1 He has over 20 years of experience in management consulting, business development, and executive search for clients in technology, life sciences, and financial services markets.1 However, this John Hodge is not the same person as the LinkedIn profile you mentioned (johnhodge1).

The John Hodge with the LinkedIn username johnhodge1 is a Partner at Rubicon Technology Partners.2 He joined Rubicon when it was established in 2012.3 This John Hodge has a different background:

1. He was previously a Senior Managing Director at The Blackstone Group from 2006 to 2011.2
2. He worked as a Managing Director and Head of Global Technology Corporate Finance at CSFB Tech Group from 1998 to 2006.2
3. He holds a BS in Biology from Stanford University.2

It's important to note that these are two different individuals who happen to share the same name but have distinct professional backgrounds and roles.