Profile
Ron Vandenberg is a Co-Founder of BluLab, a next-generation creative agency focused on helping build the next visionary brands.
Ron Vandenberg is a leader in the practice of creative thinking, writing, design and film.
His work is inspired by the legacy of our best practitioners and firms.
These firms include Siegel+Gale, Fitch and FutureBrand.
Ron is honored to have worked as a creative leader with all three.
He is a founding partner of FutureBrand, Blue Mint and Merchant.
Ron's work as a designer has been recognized with multiple industry awards including an unprecedented Gold, Silver and Bronze CLIO, awarded simultaneously.
He is a graduate of Harvard Business School Executive Program and Executive Creative Director of the iconic movie studio, RKO Pictures.
Ron has been a leader and mentor to creative and business teams who have built a portfolio of legendary brands and has lectured at the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley.
Prior to co-founding BluLab, Ron was Executive Creative Director at SGK, Merchant, and Blue Mint.
Ron Vandenberg active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Bluemint Capital | Private Equity Investor | - |
RKO Pictures LLC
RKO Pictures LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides film production services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Anthem Worldwide
Anthem Worldwide Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Fog City Capital LLC
Fog City Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fog City Capital invests in early to mid-stage companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 2 - 30 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of internet marketing value chain, enterprise software/SaaS, applied AI tools & applications, tech enabled business Services. It provides financing for Add-on Acquisitions, buyouts and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 20 million. It acquires both controlling and minority interests. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Ron Vandenberg
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Merchant, Inc.
Merchant, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides credit card processing solutions for web-based and retail merchants | Founder | 2015-06-29 |
SGK LLC (Illinois)
SGK LLC (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides branding and marketing solutions services | Private Equity Investor | 2008-12-30 |
Fitch, Inc. (Ohio) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-06-29 |
FutureBrand, Inc.
FutureBrand, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising, consulting, and design services | Private Equity Investor | 2000-11-29 |
M&J Operating, Inc.
M&J Operating, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides global brand consulting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1993-10-30 |
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M&J Operating, Inc.
M&J Operating, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides global brand consulting services | Commercial Services |
FutureBrand, Inc.
FutureBrand, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising, consulting, and design services | Commercial Services |
RKO Pictures LLC
RKO Pictures LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides film production services | Consumer Services |
Fitch, Inc. (Ohio) | |
Fog City Capital LLC
Fog City Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fog City Capital invests in early to mid-stage companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 2 - 30 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of internet marketing value chain, enterprise software/SaaS, applied AI tools & applications, tech enabled business Services. It provides financing for Add-on Acquisitions, buyouts and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 20 million. It acquires both controlling and minority interests. | Finance |
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Anthem Worldwide
Anthem Worldwide Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing services | Commercial Services |
SGK LLC (Illinois)
SGK LLC (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides branding and marketing solutions services | Commercial Services |
Bluemint Capital | |
Humber College Business School
Humber College Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Merchant, Inc.
Merchant, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides credit card processing solutions for web-based and retail merchants | Finance |
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