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.