Erik Ford is a technology-driven investor and entrepreneur pioneering the future of AI-powered 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.
Beyond investing, 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. He cares deeply about the future of children, empowering them via technology and food education, and is passionate about the military+veteran community.
Erik co-developed the first major and minor 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.
