Ron Brown

Ron Brown has a rich and diverse professional background that spans across various industries including consumer goods, advertising, technology, and entrepreneurship. Beginning his career at Nestle, he later transitioned to prominent advertising agencies like BBDO and J. Walter Thompson, where he notably managed accounts for HP computers and printers, leading him to Silicon Valley. Serving as V.P. Corporate Marketing at Wyse Technology, Ron gained extensive experience in global channels, distribution, and corporate marketing. His tenure at Philips involved spearheading the launch of new technologies originating from European labs. As the CEO of eFax.com, he played a pivotal role in developing and successfully selling one of the era's fastest-growing Internet platforms. Ron's expertise extends to various domains such as marketing consulting, branding, team innovation, advertising, creativity, demand generation, positioning, sponsorships, and experiential marketing. He is the Founder & CEO of NamePlace, Inc. and was a founding member of Andretti FastTrack (STEAM) Nonprofit. Additionally, Ron is a published author of the book 'Anticipate: The Architecture of Small Team Innovation and Product Success,' which has garnered recognition in esteemed publications and academic institutions.