Don Strickland

"For companies seeking financing and for investors considering an investment in a company, our team of experienced managers and executives provides fast and insightful guidance to help our clients make better and more informed decisions." Don Strickland, President and Founder

Don Strickland has successfully built businesses internationally for both large public companies and private start ups. As a CEO he has consistently combined new technologies and business models to reinvent companies and grow stockholder value.

"Don Strickland provides unique insights into the 'Perfect Storm' faced by business today"

Don Strickland was in charge of Kodak's digital imaging businesses worldwide and Executive Vice President at Apple Computer heading Imaging and Publishing. He was CEO of PictureWorks Technology, an early pioneer of Web 2.0 technologies, which he sold for $200M to IPIX Corporation (Nasdaq Exchange). He served as CEO of IPIX for five years and under his leadership the company established the standard for interactive imaging on the Internet. He then founded a global Investment Advisory Network, 'Strickland & Associates'. Over his career he has raised over $300M in direct investment. Don's academic degrees include a Bachelor's degree in engineering from Virginia Tech, a Master's in physics from Notre Dame, a Masters in Optics from the University in Rochester, a Law Degree from George Washington University and an MBA from Stanford.

Drawing from his extensive experience and from shared experiences with other CEOs, Don Strickland speaks on the key topics facing C-Level management and Boards of large companies. He works with the client beforehand to understand their business challenges, venue and goals. He tunes his presentation to the audience, and allows ample time for follow on Q&A and discussions.

He adapts to the forum of the client, delivering high added value as a speaker, advisor or moderator. His unique insights into how business really works "from the inside" are fascinating and memorable.

Strickland & Associates was formed in 2006 to fill a gap in consulting services for technology companies getting ready to raise financing in the $5 million to $20 million range. Management of these companies often has limited experience in financing transactions and benefits from professional help in locating sources of funding and going through the financing process. Strickland & Associates focuses on effectively and efficiently assisting management with a financing strategy, preparation of the introductory investor presentation, ensuring the company is adequately prepared for due diligence and advising the company through the financing process. Please see the “For Companies” section under “Services” for more information.

Strickland & Associates also provides due diligence services to investors (angel investing groups and venture capitalists) that require an in-depth analysis from experienced business and technical executives. At the level of financing involved, such investors find it less expensive and yet more thorough to enlist the services of Strickland & Associates to play a role in certain areas of the due diligence process. Don Strickland has developed a unique approach to due diligence based on “Assumption Analysis” that distills a company’s financial projections into sets of assumptions grouped according to revenue, cost of sales, sales & marketing expenses, R&D expenses and general expenses. Please see the “For Investors” section under “Services” for more information. Mr. Strickland is also a featured speaker at corporate events. Drawing from his extensive experience and from shared experiences with other CEOs, he speaks on key topics facing executive management and their Boards. Recent topics include “Disruptive Innovation in Large Companies”, “The Impact of Transparency on Government and Public Companies” and “Emerging from the Economic Crisis with a New Corporate Culture.”