Bio

Rudy is a leading expert on M&A transactions within the technology sector. As the founder of Woodside Capital, he focuses on computer vision and imaging companies within the autotech, security, and consumer electronics sectors. Prior to Woodside Capital Partners, Rudy was the founding CEO of the MIT Media Lab Europe, a joint venture between MIT and the Irish government. Over the past 25 years, he founded five technology companies in the U.S., ran a European public company, and served as a senior executive for two global 500 companies. He is an effective, results-oriented professional with a proven track record in strategic planning, change management, and corporate development. In addition to his work with Woodside Capital, Rudy serves on the board of Seeing Machines plc (AIM:SEE). Rudy has a BSc and MSc from Yale University and a PhD from Cambridge University.