1+1=3 Business Ventures, LLC
Strategy - Synergy - Solutions
..... making the Whole greater than the Sum of its Parts
Randy began his career as a Navy Officer, serving aboard the top “fast-attack” nuclear submarine in the Atlantic Fleet and as the Navy's expert instructor, and a designated Master Training Specialist, in submarine digital weapon systems employment. He then worked as a marketer and engineering analyst for an entrepreneurial, hi-tech Government contractor, helping them to employ their expertise and skills into creative civilian opportunities in the new, post Cold War era. After earning his MBA, Randy became a brand marketer for S.C. Johnson Wax, marketing new Glade Air Freshener products to women, and then Lykes Brothers in Tampa. At Lykes, he was responsible for a P&L over $100 Million and led the company’s most important initiative by launching new Sunkist Orange Juice products into the U.S. and Canada. More recently, Randy served as the Chief Operating Officer of Dolphin Capital Management, a boutique investment hedge fund whose high net worth and institutional customers were among the most sophisticated investors in the world. Originally raised in Phoenix over 26 years ago, Randy returned to The Valley of the Sun for family reasons in 2006. Having served as a consultant to Dolphin Capital for 9 months, followed by additional consulting assignments since then, he formed 1+1=3 Business Ventures in 2008 to take advantage of a wide-range of unique opportunities across vastly different industries. 
Randy Gustafson
Managing Director
1+1=3 Business Ventures, LLC
BACKGROUND
Randy is a senior executive leader able to achieve hallmark results with skills shaped by the best practices of multiple industries, including: U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarines, hi-tech Government and Defense contracting, consumer brand and product marketing, and investment management financial services. He is defined by his leadership, teamwork, integrity, energy, and passion.
Randy holds a BSEE from the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and an MBA from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). He enjoys family life, collects Southwest Native American artwork, and likes swimming, basketball, working out, and walking/running.
VALUES Integrity - absolutely beyond reproach, both legally and morally Candor & Honesty - in my thoughts, feedback, actions, and expression of opinions for what is truly right for the business Commitment to the Brand - to find or enhance the "core essence" that makes a product or company what it is, or could become Pursuit of Excellence - to always perform to the very best of my ability Desire to Delight Customers - both internally and externally, with positive and meaningful results Commitment to Teamwork - via a strong partnership approach to develop a "win-win" Synergy The Power of Listening - as the most important communications skill, to help understand and respect the opinions of others and the true issues of the business Positive Attitude - for approaching life and business issues with enthusiasm, passion, and energy
My approach to business and consulting is built upon a solid foundation of values that not only define who I am, but also have been they key to my success in the very diverse industries and organizations I have encountered throughout my career.
My Core Values include:
KEY ATTRIBUTES
My Key Attributes include:
Holistic Thinking - to utilize all of the tools of my diversified experience to provide a "fresh"perspective and to challenge the norm