Darrell Rodriguez

Founder & Principal Executive Partner

Darrell Rodriguez is a seasoned executive and trusted advisor to founders, boards, and investors navigating critical inflection points. Over the past three decades, he has led global entertainment companies, scaled startups, turned around distressed businesses, and guided mission-driven organizations to sustainable growth.

His career includes leadership roles such as President of LucasArts, Chief Creative Officer at International Game Technology (IGT), Chief Operating Officer at Electronic Arts and senior positions at the Walt Disney Company. In addition to his corporate track record, Darrell has served as CEO and COO for high-growth ventures in the wellness, biotech, and technology sectors, bringing operational discipline and strategic foresight to complex environments.

Known for his calm authority and ability to align diverse leadership teams, Darrell combines strategic clarity with disciplined execution. He has built a reputation for transforming vision into reality — whether that means stabilizing a company in crisis, scaling a team through rapid growth, or preparing an organization for investment, acquisition, or leadership transition.

Specialties:

• Fractional CEO / COO / CRO Leadership

• Turnarounds & Crisis Navigation

• Investment Campaign Preparation and Strategy

• Strategic Alignment & Board Readiness

• Scaling Systems & Culture for Growth

Darrell is also a certified executive coach and trusted thought partner, known for balancing high-performance leadership with a grounded, human-centered approach.