Rod Canion

Angel Investor · Rod Canion

Rod Canion is an active angel investor based in Houston, Texas who primarily targets **seed-stage** companies across **biotechnology**, **diagnostic equipment**, and **information services** [1][2][3]. His notable portfolio includes **OncoMAGNETx** (a startup preventing rare brain tumors), **MolecularMatch**, **ChaCha**, and **Surgient** [1][3][10]. While specific check sizes are not publicly con…

Focus: Mr. Rod Canion has been a leading figure in the technology industry since co-founding Compaq Computer Corporation in 1982 and serving as its Chief Executive Officer through a decade of unprecedented growth. During his tenure as CEO, Compaq set records for the largest first-year sales in the history of American business and reached the Fortune 500 and the
billion revenue mark faster than any other company in history. By 1991, Compaq employed more than 10, 000 people and operated in 65 countries worldwide. In 1992, Mr. Canion founded Insource Technology Group and served as its Chairman until September 2006.In September 1999, Mr. Canion led the initial investment round for Questia Media, Inc., became chairman of the board and later helped the company raise
50 million. A native of Houston, Mr. Canion graduated from the University of Houston in 1966 and 1968 with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in electrical engineering with an emphasis on computer science. He is a member of the Board o
Location: Chicago, IL, United States

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