Profile
Cliff is an experienced engineer and dedicated entrepreneur who joined CVF in 2007.
For the past several years, he has taken operational roles in various CVF portfolio companies including Advion, Instinctiv, and Mezmeriz.
Cliff serves as VP engineering at Mezmeriz since 2012, where he has helped create ground-breaking technology for fast, accurate 3D capture, building information management, metrology, and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications.
Cliff’s management experience includes serving as CEO of Cyan Data Systems, founder and VP of systems at MiniGram.com, founder of Bright Island, and director of PC programming at Flowers Industries.
In addition, Cliff has worked as a senior software developer for ChemSW, and as a senior engineer at Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates.
After completing all of the requirements for the computer science major at Amherst College, Cliff ultimately earned a BA in English and an MBA from Cornell University.
Cliff Lardin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Mezmeriz, Inc.
Mezmeriz, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops a novel micro-electromechanical systems scanning mirror platform | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Cayuga Management Group LLC
Cayuga Management Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cayuga Management Group invests in companies located in the New York. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage capital transactions. It also makes follow-on investments. | Private Equity Investor | 2006-12-31 |
Former positions of Cliff Lardin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
New York State Early Music Association, Inc.
New York State Early Music Association, Inc. The New York State Early Music Association, Inc. is a company based in Lansing, NY. | President | - |
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and services semiconductor processing equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
ChemSW, Inc.
ChemSW, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops chemical inventory management softwares and provides consulting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Flowers Industries, Inc.
Flowers Industries, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distribute a full line of breads, cookies and other snack foods | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Flowers Industries, Inc.
Flowers Industries, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distribute a full line of breads, cookies and other snack foods | Consumer Non-Durables |
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and services semiconductor processing equipment | Electronic Technology |
Cornell University
Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cayuga Management Group LLC
Cayuga Management Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cayuga Management Group invests in companies located in the New York. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage capital transactions. It also makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
Mezmeriz, Inc.
Mezmeriz, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops a novel micro-electromechanical systems scanning mirror platform | Electronic Technology |
ChemSW, Inc.
ChemSW, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops chemical inventory management softwares and provides consulting services | Technology Services |
New York State Early Music Association, Inc.
New York State Early Music Association, Inc. The New York State Early Music Association, Inc. is a company based in Lansing, NY. | |
Cornell Johnson School /Col/
Cornell Johnson School /Col/ Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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