Rick Thompson

Rick Thompson is a technology entrepreneur and business executive with a diverse background in green technology and telecommunications. He is currently the Managing Partner at Reizene LLC, a company that owns and operates a luxury glamping resort.3

Professional Background

Rick Thompson is perhaps best known as the co-founder and former president of Greentech Media, an industry-leading digital media and market research firm that focused on green technologies.14 At Greentech Media, he helped build the largest online community of green technology professionals, covering areas such as green power generation, distribution, and consumption.1

Current Role

As the Managing Partner at Reizene LLC, Thompson is involved in the hospitality industry. Specifically, he oversees the Dreamcatcher Hotel, a luxury glamping destination located in Montana near the North entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

Education

Thompson holds a strong educational background in engineering and telecommunications:

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh12
• Master of Science in Telecommunications2

Previous Experience

Before his current role and founding Greentech Media, Thompson's career included:

• Senior analyst at Heavy Reading, the market research division of Light Reading1
• Various positions in engineering, marketing, and executive management at technology companies, including:
  • PanGo Networks
  • Sycamore Networks
  • Packet Engines (acquired by Alcatel-Lucent)
  • Fore Systems (acquired by Ericsson)1

Online Presence

Rick Thompson maintains a professional presence on various platforms:

• LinkedIn: His username is rickthompsongtm3
• Twitter: He can be found under the handle @theslowestbeat4

Thompson's career trajectory showcases a shift from technology and green energy to hospitality, demonstrating his versatility as an entrepreneur and business leader.