Richard Stromback (born: January 29, 1969) is a former professional hockey player (OHL, ECHL), Venture Capitalist and Entrepreneur. In 1997 he founded Web Group, a technology staffing and search firm and served as its CEO and President until 2003. During this time Web Group ranked 189th on Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the 500 fastest growing companies. In 2003, he shifted his investment focus to clean technology, acquiring the research firm, Ecology Coatings.
Stromback has been referred to as "Ultimate Davos", primarily due to a large number of influential contacts, in reference to the annual meeting of the world’s elite in Davos, Switzerland. His 40th birthday received media coverage for both its excess and attendees from billionaires and royalty to political figures, and leaders of corporate and financial world. He was named a Technology Pioneer and Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and one of the top "40 Under 40" business leaders by Crain's Business.
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