Profile
Mr. Rod Ford is a Managing Partner at XCelerate Capital LLC, a President & Chief Executive Officer at CognitiveDATA, Inc., a Founder at Einstein Systems, Inc. and a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Bourbon & Boots, Inc.
Mr. Ford was previously employed as a Chief Executive Officer & Director by nGageLabs, Inc. and a Senior Vice President by Merkle, Inc.
He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Arkansas.
Former positions of Rod Ford
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
XCelerate Capital LLC
 XCelerate Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance XCelerate Capital LLC (XCelerate Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Rod Ford. The firm is headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. | Founder | 2021-03-31 |
nGageLabs, Inc.
 nGageLabs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services nGageLabs, Inc. designs and builds mobile phone marketing campaigning solutions. The firm also provides in-store shopper engagement solutions that enable retailers to recognize personalize and engage shoppers directly via the customer's mobile device and interactive smart displays. Its solutions include shopper engagement, loyalty and interactive kiosks. The company was founded in 2010 by Robert Alpert and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-12-30 |
Merkle, Inc.
 Merkle, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Merkle, Inc. operates as a customer relationship marketing agency services. It offers consulting, marketing technology, data and analytics and digital agency services. The firm serves the financial, travel, retail, media, health, and insurance industries. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-04-30 |
| Einstein Systems, Inc. | Founder | 1999-11-30 |
Bourbon & Boots Acquisition Co. LLC
 Bourbon & Boots Acquisition Co. LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bourbon & Boots Acquisition Co. LLC markets and sells gift items. The company was founded by Mike Mueller, Scott Copeland, and Price Matt and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Rod Ford
| The University of Arkansas | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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CognitiveDATA, Inc.
 CognitiveDATA, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CognitiveDATA, Inc. engages in the provision of digital marketing services. It serves direct marketers in the merchant, communications, insurance and publishing industries, as well as associations and non-profits. The company was founded by Rodney Ford in 2001 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Technology Services |
nGageLabs, Inc.
nGageLabs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services nGageLabs, Inc. designs and builds mobile phone marketing campaigning solutions. The firm also provides in-store shopper engagement solutions that enable retailers to recognize personalize and engage shoppers directly via the customer's mobile device and interactive smart displays. Its solutions include shopper engagement, loyalty and interactive kiosks. The company was founded in 2010 by Robert Alpert and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Commercial Services |
| Einstein Systems, Inc. | |
Merkle, Inc.
Merkle, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Merkle, Inc. operates as a customer relationship marketing agency services. It offers consulting, marketing technology, data and analytics and digital agency services. The firm serves the financial, travel, retail, media, health, and insurance industries. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Commercial Services |
XCelerate Capital LLC
XCelerate Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance XCelerate Capital LLC (XCelerate Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Rod Ford. The firm is headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. | Finance |
Bourbon & Boots, Inc.
 Bourbon & Boots, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bourbon & Boots, Inc. markets and sells gift items. It exports southern lifestyle through content and commerce to southern friends, expatriates, and admirers. The company was founded in February 2012 and is headquartered in North Little Rock, AR. | Retail Trade |
Bourbon & Boots Acquisition Co. LLC
Bourbon & Boots Acquisition Co. LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bourbon & Boots Acquisition Co. LLC markets and sells gift items. The company was founded by Mike Mueller, Scott Copeland, and Price Matt and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Retail Trade |
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