R. Todd Mackey

Founder & CEO

2013

Hermosa Strand Capital is a private investment firm focused on providing capital as well as operational and strategic resources to lower-middle market businesses in the Los Angeles area. We are open to a wide variety of industries, but prefer technology, tech-enabled business services, or niche companies. We invest in early-stage to established businesses with EBITDA up to $1.5MM. We seek to augment or assume operational responsibilities, while retaining current management.

Co-founder, President & COO

2019 - 2021

ClassCalc locks student smartphones into a secure sophisticated calculator app that gives teachers class control, and eliminates the need for a single purpose calculator. www.ClassCalc.com

CRO / Consultant

2018 - 2018

Specright offers cloud-based software (SaaS) for specification data management to Fortune 1000 companies with complex needs. Whether it’s packaging, formulas or products, Specright helps companies reduce costs and empower efficiencies by sharing, analyzing and auditing specifications. Specright is disrupting the $1 Trillion packaging acquisition and specifications industry. Our customers typically manage thousands to 10s of thousands of product SKU’s. Currently, most rely on PDFs, spreadsheets, emails, phone calls and less than user-friendly ERP / PLM systems to manage all aspects of their specification needs--from procurement to quality assurance. We believe that access to accurate specification data, plus the intelligence to make data-driven decisions is critical in today’s operating environment.

Advisor

2016 - 2018

Co-founder, President & COO. Angel Investor

2014 - 2016

Todd was the angel investor, Co-founder, President & COO of the SaaS EdTech start-up GoGuardian (2018 Inc. 500 #1 Fastest-Growing Education company). He funded the company prior to the A-round, completed key hires, established selling, financial and operational systems, lead an A-round of financing, and helped build the company to $10M ARR in 30 months. Todd transitioned to an advisory role with GoGuardian in August 2016. The company was acquired by Sumeru Equity Partners in May 2018.

Co-founder & COO/CFO

2012 - 2013

GonnaBe is your social concierge... the platform for what's going to happen. Discover where your friends are going to be, find out when & where cool events and discounts/specials will be happening around you, make and share plans to any part of your social network... easily. www.GonnaBe.com

Business Unit Manager

2008 - 2010

As Business Unit Manager, Todd lead the integration of the newly acquired Titan Business Unit into the Industrial Hose Division of Parker Hannifin (within the Fluid Connectors Group).

President, Co-owner

1999 - 2008

Titan manufactured industrial rubber hose to serve the Petroleum, Chemical, Material Handling, Food & Beverage and various other industrial markets. Todd was responsible for all aspects of Titan and held full P&L responsibility. Including acquisitions and related companies, Titan operated three manufacturing plants and two distribution centers across the United States. Titan generated revenue of $28M with the support of its 200 employees. Todd lead the process of selling Titan to Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), and closed the transaction in June 2008.

Co-founder & President

1991 - 2003

Co-founded company to address market need for better performing boat docking product. Developed product, and received patent. Expanded sales channels and product line to include docking, sailing, and safety products for the accessory segment of the boating industry. Lead the sale of the company to Taylor Made Products in 2003. http://www.taylormadeproducts.com/perimeter/

Co-founder

1990 - 1991

Co-founded company to address need of college students to move and store their household belongings over the summer break. Scaled to 5 colleges in California. Funded significant portion of graduate school expenses.

Generalist Analyst, Corporate Finance

1987 - 1989

Worked on a broad range of transactions across multiple industries, including equity and debt offerings, valuations and mergers and acquisitions. Significant responsibility for sale of $10MM manufacturing company. Ranked top 3 in New York Analyst class of 22, and offered Junior Associate position in lieu of MBA pursuit.