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Rod Randall
Experienced Board Member and Executive Partner
Rod Randall is an esteemed professional with over 25 years of experience in the wireless, telecommunications, and computer networking industries.
He is the General Partner of St. Paul Venture Capital, a prominent $1.3 Billion Venture Firm, showcasing expertise in Venture Capital Management from early stages to IPO.
Rod served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Lucent Technologies, a leading global telecommunications equipment provider, demonstrating his prowess in Marketing High Technology.
As a Senior Executive, he managed the marketing of data networking products in a massive merger between Ascend and Lucent, the largest ($24+ Billion) equipment provider merger to date.
Throughout his career, Rod held key positions in various companies including Stratus Computer, a $700+ Million public NYSE computer company, where he spearheaded worldwide marketing and managed the SS7 telecommunications infrastructure software business.
Additionally, he directed new market entries in a $500 Million global public data communications company, showcasing his abilities in Business Planning and Strategic Partnering.
Rod Randall co-founded Teleos Communications, achieving $27 Million in annual revenues and selling it to Madge Networks for $165 Million, evidencing his proficiency in Start-Up Operations and Mergers and Acquisitions.
With a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and Georgia Institute of Technology, Rod has a robust foundation for his endeavors.
He has a proven track record of cultivating relationships with high-level executives in Networking, Telecom Carriers, Financial, and Fortune 500 business communities, highlighting his skills in Recruitment, Team Building, and Market Penetration.
Rod's extensive expertise extends to areas such as Technology Development, Distribution Channel Development, International Operations, and Turnarounds and Repositioning, making him a versatile and experienced professional in the industry.
