R. Todd Mackey

R. Todd Mackey is an experienced entrepreneur and business executive based in Hermosa Beach, California. He is the Founder & CEO of Hermosa Strand Capital, a private investment firm he established in October 2013.1 Hermosa Strand Capital focuses on providing capital and operational support to lower-middle market businesses in the Los Angeles area, particularly in technology and tech-enabled business services.1

Mackey has a diverse background in entrepreneurship and business leadership:

1. Co-founder and former President & COO of GoGuardian, an EdTech startup where he helped grow the company to $10M ARR in 30 months.1
2. Co-founder, President & COO of ClassCalc, a secure calculator app for students, from January 2019 to March 2021.1
3. President and Co-owner of Titan Industries, a manufacturer of industrial rubber hose, which he sold to Parker Hannifin Corporation in 2008.1
4. Co-founder of several other companies, including Perimeter Industries and Summer Storage.1

Mackey's educational background includes an MBA in Entrepreneurial Studies from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from San Diego State University.1

As an angel investor, Mackey has invested in various startups, including Mint House, a company providing apartment-style accommodations.23 His investment range typically falls between $5K to $50K, with a sweet spot of $25K.3

With his extensive experience in scaling businesses, fundraising, and operations, R. Todd Mackey continues to be active in the entrepreneurial and investment landscape through his role at Hermosa Strand Capital.