Rick Warp Bio

Rick Warp is a founding partner and CEO of Clarity Corporation. Over the last 17 years, he has advised a broad range of major technology companies and startups on market strategies and growth issues. Rick also provides empowerment training for clients seeking to incorporate the theories and practice of market focus into their business planning cycles.

Rick’s advice is informed by over 20 years of operating experience in technology companies, in roles ranging from design engineer and product manager to CEO. He was a founder and CEO of DaVinci Graphics, a color graphics startup, and of Phase 2 Automation, a cleanroom automation equipment manufacturer. As Senior VP/GM of Leasametric Instruments, Rick engineered and led the successful turnaround of a $50 million electronic rental/leasing operation. Rick served as Director of Marketing and Business Development at Sun Microsystems. Rick began his career at Hewlett Packard, where he spent nine years in R&D and product management positions, managing products from initial idea through end of life.

Rick holds three patents. His education includes BS, MS and MBA degrees from Stanford University.