Widely recognized as a successful entrepreneur and proven, high-growth business leader, Len brings his expertise and nearly 30 years of experience to his role of Chairman at Robots and Pencils.
Previously, Len was the Chairman, CEO and founder of Brulant, Inc, an interactive agency that uniquely fused the creative design and internet marketing capabilities of an agency with deep technology expertise and “Big 5” management consulting firm knowledge and approach. By 2008, Brulant was the third largest, privately held interactive agency in the US, a three-time Inc. 500 winner, an eight-time Weatherhead 100 winner, and a five-time NorthCoast 99 winner for best places to work.
In 2008, Len successfully negotiated a merger with Rosetta and was appointed Vice Chairman of the agency with the responsibility for strategic growth and expansion, as well as mergers and acquisitions. By 2011, Rosetta was the largest independent interactive agency with revenue exceeding $250 million and was acquired by Publicis for almost $600 million.
In addition to his role at Robot and Pencils, Len is the Chairman and CEO of Next Sparc; serves as an Operating Advisor and General Partner to Resilience Capital Partners; and sits on the boards of Flight Options, COMS Interactive, Streamlink and Hoodmart. He is also actively involved in real estate market investing in both office and residential properties with strategic partners largely within Ohio.
Len is an active executive committee member and past Chapter Chair for the Cleveland Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). He has received various awards and earned significant recognition as a foremost entrepreneur and high-growth business leader. Len was named the 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young and to the Crain’s Cleveland Business annual “Who’s Who in Technology” and “40 under 40” lists.