Rick Barnum

As CEO: Founded, Scaled, Exited 2 Technology Companies; Founded, Scaled & Exited 3 WWD Advertising Agencies; Founded, Scaled, Exited 2 CPG Companies // As C-Level Strategy Lead: Scaled 25 plus Tech, Healthcare & CPG Cos.

📍 San Ramon, California, United States🔄 Updated October 2026💼 8 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2018
VC🌍 United States
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Board Member
Feb 2018
Paneau is a revolutionary marketing tool that sits on tablets inside Uber/Lyft/etc and directly advertises your businesses to people as they're riding and as they're nearby your location. It's highly customizable and very cool- riders can even register or order from inside the vehicle! photo credits: http://facebook.com/rodrigoalvarezphoto
Board Member
Jan 2018
TechCentrix is the technology expert in building Consumer Packaged Goods that enables you to “KNOW and INTERACT with CONSUMERS” in real-time. We deliver a full suite of products, including data for analytics, Geo-location, and real-time marketing to your consumers.
Board Member
Jan 2018
TechCentrix is the technology expert in building Consumer Packaged Goods that enables you to “KNOW and INTERACT with CONSUMERS” in real-time. We deliver a full suite of products, including data for analytics, Geo-location, and real-time marketing to your consumers.
Investor and Advisor
Jan 2018
Medea Inc., established in 2014, is a North American distribution, crisis management and healthcare solutions company based in the Silicon Valley Economic Region. The company was founded by executives from Fortune 500 companies. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Medeas medical products division was able to assist in the distribution of much-needed personal protective equipment and test kits. In addition, the Company has health and safety, pharmaceutical and infant formula divisions. Innovation, product integrity and purpose drive the Medea team as it continues to expand upon its distribution channels and partnerships. Medea recognizes that with great success comes a fundamental responsibility to give back to those in need especially during this challenging time. Medea’s Board and executive management not only believe this is a humanitarian duty, but they also consider it imperative to the future growth and legacy of a successful company.
Investor and Advisor - Caire Diagnostics
Jul 2016
CAIRE Inc. leverages its rich legacy in oxygen technology expertise to develop and market innovative solutions in support of the long-term health and wellness of people with chronic respiratory conditions, as well as industrial applications to benefit commercial enterprise. Our time-proven portfolio of brands includes respiratory care diagnostic equipment; oxygen therapy devices designed for portable, at-home and military use; and turnkey on-site generation solutions for medical, industrial and environmental applications. With its global manufacturing headquarters in Ball Ground, GA, USA, CAIRE employs approximately 600 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries.
Investor and Advisor
Jul 2016
CAIRE Diagnostics, formerly Spirosure Inc., based in Pleasanton, California, focuses on improving quality of life and asthma outcomes by bringing FeNO to everyone. CAIRE Diagnostics is a division of CAIRE Inc.
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Board Member
Feb 2018
Paneau is a revolutionary marketing tool that sits on tablets inside Uber/Lyft/etc and directly advertises your businesses to people as they're riding and as they're nearby your location. It's highly customizable and very cool- riders can even register or order from inside the vehicle! photo credits: http://facebook.com/rodrigoalvarezphoto
Board Member
Jan 2018
TechCentrix is the technology expert in building Consumer Packaged Goods that enables you to “KNOW and INTERACT with CONSUMERS” in real-time. We deliver a full suite of products, including data for analytics, Geo-location, and real-time marketing to your consumers.
Board Member
Jan 2018
TechCentrix is the technology expert in building Consumer Packaged Goods that enables you to “KNOW and INTERACT with CONSUMERS” in real-time. We deliver a full suite of products, including data for analytics, Geo-location, and real-time marketing to your consumers.
Investor and Advisor
Jan 2018
Medea Inc., established in 2014, is a North American distribution, crisis management and healthcare solutions company based in the Silicon Valley Economic Region. The company was founded by executives from Fortune 500 companies. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Medeas medical products division was able to assist in the distribution of much-needed personal protective equipment and test kits. In addition, the Company has health and safety, pharmaceutical and infant formula divisions. Innovation, product integrity and purpose drive the Medea team as it continues to expand upon its distribution channels and partnerships. Medea recognizes that with great success comes a fundamental responsibility to give back to those in need especially during this challenging time. Medea’s Board and executive management not only believe this is a humanitarian duty, but they also consider it imperative to the future growth and legacy of a successful company.
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