Erik Stromquist

About Erik Stromquist

I work with founders, boards, and investors to build companies that scale operationally, financially, and responsibly.With more than 25 years of global operating leadership, I help mission-driven and technology-forward organizations move from early traction to durable, scalable platforms. My experience spans M&A, capital strategy, restructuring, and cross-border expansion.I am the Founder and CEO of xPhase, an advisory and investment firm supporting companies across technology, CPG, K12 education, and sustainable manufacturing. I partner with executives and investors on operational scaling, capital discipline, strategic positioning, and long-term value creation.I serve as Non-Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of CTL, a global leader in ChromeOS devices and cloud solutions. During the company’s peak growth phase, I served as President and CEO for 15 years, leading expansion into 55+ countries, launching award-winning products, building strategic partnerships with Google, Intel, Microsoft, Verizon, and Logitech, and scaling global operations.During this period, CTL became a certified B Corporation, embedding circular design, lifecycle extension, repairability, ethical supply chains, and ESG transparency into its operating model. In 2021, I led a successful private equity transaction that positioned the company for its next phase while preserving its mission and circular values.Today, I invest in and advise growth-stage ventures across age-tech, circular innovation, regional impact, and sustainable manufacturing. As a licensed CPA with deep cross-border and capital structuring experience, I have supported both Fortune 500 companies and early-stage founders through acquisitions, capital raises, and major strategic transitions. I also sit on the board of the Technology Association, where I am on the finance committee, and co-chair the Northwest Sustainability Alliance. In addition, I\'m the host of an M&A podcast (Deal Landia) that focuses on promoting deal flow and investment education for the broader NW business and tech community. Focus Areas• Global operations and GTM scaling• Product design, development, and commercialization• Scaling manufacturing with the world’s largest global partners• Supply chain strategy and execution• Capital efficiency and financial discipline• Cross-border M&A and capital structuring• Circular strategy and sustainable supply chains• ESG and B Corp leadership• Board governance and ecosystem partnerships

Experience

1. Board Member and Co-chair

   Technology Association Of Oregon

   Sep 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

Education

• University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

  Bachelors of Science, BA Accounting, BA Finance, minor decision science

  1988 — 1992

• Cornell University

  Executive Leadership Program- March 2016

Skills

• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Mobile Devices
• Executive Management
• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Direct Sales
• New Business Development
• Strategy
• Forecasting
• Sales Operations
• Secured Financing
• Customer Service
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Digital Marketing
• Business Valuation
• Business
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Account Management
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Product Marketing
• Business Intelligence
• Sales
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships