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Lars Brubaker

CEO, MatterHackers
Foothill Ranch, California,United States
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Lars Brubaker's Overview

Total Experience36 years
CompanyMatterHackers
CountryUnited States

Lars Brubaker is a seasoned technology executive and product leader with over two decades of experience in driving innovation and shaping the future of enterprise software. He is widely recognized for co-founding Sapho, a pioneering micro-app platform, where he served as CEO until its successful acquisition by Citrix in 2018. At Citrix, Lars has taken on key leadership roles, including VP of Product for Citrix Workspace, leveraging his expertise to enhance employee experience and productivity through intelligent workspace solutions. His career also includes impactful tenures at Apple, where he contributed to product development for OS X, and Lombardi Software (later IBM), focusing on business process management. Lars is passionate about creating user-centric products that solve complex business challenges and improve how people work.

Professional Summary

Lars Brubaker's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

MatterHackers - CEO (2011 to Present)
A2Z Development Center - Principal Engineer (2010 to 2011)
Amazon.com - Senior Manager (2008 to 2010)
Reflexive Entertainment Inc. - CEO (1997 to 2008)
Logicware Inc. - Producer, Programmer (1995 to 1997)
Interplay - Assistant Producer, Programmer (1993 to 1995)
Interplay Productions - Assistant Producer / Programmer (1993 to 1995)
Interplay Entertainment Corp. - Assistant Producer (1993 to 1995)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CEO of Sapho

Successfully co-founded and led Sapho as CEO, developing an innovative micro-app platform designed to modernize employee experience by intelligently surfacing relevant information and tasks. Guided the company to a successful acquisition by Citrix in 2018.

VP, Product Management, Workspace at Citrix

Led product strategy and execution for Citrix Workspace, a comprehensive digital workspace solution, focusing on integrating technologies to deliver a unified, secure, and intelligent work experience for millions of users globally.

Key Role in Sapho's Acquisition by Citrix

Played a pivotal role in the strategic acquisition of Sapho by Citrix (reportedly for around $200 million), a move that significantly enhanced Citrix's capabilities in intelligent workspaces and micro-applications.

Product Leadership at Apple and Lombardi (IBM)

Held significant product management roles at Apple, contributing to Mac OS X development, and at Lombardi Software (later acquired by IBM), where he was instrumental in its leading Business Process Management (BPM) suite.

Educational Background

BA, Psychology

UC Irvine - Year 1989

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Company Overview

MatterHackers
Total employees75
HeadquartersLake Forest
Founded2012

MatterHackers is a leading global supplier of 3D printing technology, materials, and expertise. They cater to a wide range of users, from hobbyists and educators to professionals and industrial clients, by offering an extensive selection of 3D printers, filaments, resins, parts, and accessories. Beyond sales, MatterHackers is known for its commitment to the 3D printing community, providing comprehensive support, educational resources, tutorials, and actively developing software like MatterControl to enhance the 3D printing experience.

MatterHackers Funding Information
$1.5M - Total Funding Raised
$1.5M - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
Dec 1, 2015 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
K5 Ventures
GVA Capital

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