Sunny Vanderbeck

Bio

Sunny Vanderbeck has a track record of high achievement in all of his endeavors, including as an entrepreneur, CEO, investor, board member, and military leader. Prior to co-founding Satori Capital, Mr. Vanderbeck co-founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of Data Return, a leading provider of managed services and utility computing. As CEO for eleven years, Mr. Vanderbeck led the company through all phases of growth and transformation. The company sustained 40% quarter-over-quarter growth and reached $50 million in revenue after only three years. With such rapid growth, an impressive customer base, and an innovative and capital-efficient business model, the company attracted strategic investments from Compaq, Level 3, and Microsoft. After a successful IPO, the company achieved a market capitalization in excess of $3 billion, and Mr. Vanderbeck was one of the youngest CEOs ever to lead a NASDAQ company. In recognition of Data Return's industry leadership, Microsoft named Data Return Global Hosting Partner of the Year, while Mr. Vanderbeck received numerous individual honors including being named "Top 25 Technology Executives" and Entrepreneur of the Year finalist by Ernst and Young. In addition, Mr. Vanderbeck is a sought-after speaker at financial and sustainability conferences. Prior to co-founding Data Return, Mr. Vanderbeck served as a Team Leader at Microsoft, where he focused on supporting Microsoft's largest clients and partners. Through his experience at Microsoft, Mr. Vanderbeck identified a compelling market opportunity that served as the springboard for the launch of Data Return. Prior to joining Microsoft, Mr. Vanderbeck served as a Section Leader of the 2nd Ranger Battalion (U.S. Special Operations Command). Through this experience, Mr. Vanderbeck learned how to succeed under challenging circumstances while leading others to new levels of performance. Leveraging his expertise in strategy, operations, and capital allocation, Mr. Vanderbeck is actively engaged with several private businesses as an investor, advisor, and board member. Additionally, Mr. Vanderbeck is a member of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) where he serves as the North American Co-Chair of the organization's Corporate Social Responsibility Network. In this role, his charter is to develop awareness and support for more sustainable business models among YPO companies.