People, Process, Tools…These watchwords represent my approach to building a successful enterprise. As CEO (full-time or interim), Board Chair, or Corporate Director, I come alongside an existing executive team, using my professional experience and relationships to guide them to growth and profitability. A relationship builder, I respect the differences in individuals understanding that their backgrounds, motivations and work styles may be different. This enables me to effectively lead, train, coach and mentor them for optimal performance. Whether the business is private or public, emerging growth or SMB, through the implementation of effective processes, and tools to automate those processes, I focus on meeting customer needs while delivering increased shareholder value.I am a serial entrepreneur with a documented history of successful exits. In 1992 I co-founded August Technology, a manufacturer of machine vision inspection system for the semiconductor industry. As Chairman & CEO, I grew the company to 300+ employees globally culminating in a $200M IPO. In 2006 August Technology merged with Rudolph Technologies, an NYSE listed corporation and served on their board through 2008. Over the past 10 years, I have worked in a variety of technology-based industries including semiconductors, energy, software development, healthcare, and automation, among others. A strategic thinker, I see patterns where others see complexity. Mindful of these patterns,I am constantly anticipating what obstacles may lay around the next corner by asking, “What if this happens? Okay, well what if this happens?” I quickly evaluate alternatives to solve problems, enter new markets or meet new challenges. I take ownership of what I commit to with honesty, integrity, and unwavering ethics. A learner, I am constantly seeking to improve. I believe there are no coincidences, hard work and successful team collaboration drive superior results. Want to talk? Email me at Jeff.Odell@bjazzed.com