Hi, I'm Rick Klau - Board Member at SolarAPP+
I thrive at the intersection of technology and impact, building and scaling systems that affect millions. I love tackling complex, high-stakes challenges and driving digital transformation in established industries.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led California's civic tech innovation, launching the state's first open-source digital vaccination record.
Driving digital transformation and AI integration as CTO at Hajoca Corporation in wholesale distribution.
Can help others by applying technology to solve complex, high-impact systemic challenges.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech Pioneer
Began at the intersection of law and digital publishing, then moved into startups and scaling roles at FeedBurner, leading to a decade at Google focused on product development and early-stage teams.
✦ New Media
✦ Product Management
✦ Venture Capital
Public Sector Innovator
Served as California's Chief Technology Innovation Officer, launching critical digital solutions like open-source vaccination records during the pandemic.
✦ Civic Tech
✦ Public Policy
✦ Government Innovation
Modernization Driver
Co-founded a startup to modernize contractor businesses and now leads technology strategy as CTO for Hajoca, focusing on digital transformation in wholesale distribution.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ CTO
✦ Digital Transformation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Civic Innovation Leader
Transforming public services with technology
✦ Launched California's first open-source digital vaccination record.
✦ Improved vaccine distribution from bottom to top tier.
✦ Demonstrated government's ability to act with startup speed.
Startup Scale-Up Architect
Guiding early-stage companies to market success
✦ Co-founded Onsemble to modernize contractor incentives.
✦ Drove business growth through electrification initiatives.
✦ Integrated startups into larger organizations for scale.
Digital Transformation Strategist
Modernizing established industries with technology
✦ Bringing modern software and AI to wholesale distribution.
✦ Leveraging deep industry partnerships for impact.
✦ Focusing on underserved sectors ripe for tech innovation.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators tackling complex, systemic challenges.
✦ Exploring opportunities to leverage technology for broad societal impact.
✦ Finding partners for ambitious projects in underserved industries.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on digital transformation initiatives.
✦ Share insights on scaling technology products and teams.
✦ Offer expertise in navigating public sector technology adoption.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to leaders in the sustainable building materials sector.
✦ Insights into novel AI applications for supply chain optimization.
✦ Connections with venture capital firms focused on deep tech.