Erik Ford

CEO at Renn Global

Roundtable Host

Erik Ford is a technology-driven investor and entrepreneur pioneering the future of AI-powered alternative investments. He holds a vision of weaving people, capital and technology together to move the world forward to a brighter future.

As Founder & Managing Partner of Renn Global, he leads a groundbreaking approach to private markets, leveraging AI to unlock capital efficiency at scale. Through CQ, an AI investment platform, Erik is building a multi-trillion dollar bridge connecting institutional investors and private wealth to high-impact opportunities across alternatives.

With $1B+ in investment experience and a track record of multiple $250M+ exits, Erik has shaped the growth of major companies, including Kaizen Platform (IPO, $500M+), Boost Media (acquired), and Triad Retail Media (acquired for $300M+). His leadership at Renn Global has driven $350M+ in investments with several multi-billion dollar conglomerates, family offices and asset managers.

Erik is a venture builder and AI strategist, leading Renn Labs, an innovation studio applying AI to financial services/investments, creator media, and e-commerce. He is a Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle member, serves on the Board of the Symphony of Americas, is a mentor at Stanford’s ASES program and is Chairman Emeritus of the Financial Literacy for Kids Foundation.

Erik co-developed the first degrees in Entrepreneurship (ranked 13th nationally) at University of Tampa, and attended the Stanford Graduate School of Business executive programs in Corporate Entrepreneurship and M&A.

Erik is at the forefront of AI-driven investing, redefining how capital is deployed to move the world forward.