Alec Hudnut
Alec Hudnut | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, business executive |
| Known for | Contributions to e-learning, autonomous navigation, package recognition, and mobile financial services |
Alec Hudnut is an American business executive and inventor from Los Angeles, California. He holds multiple software and systems patents, and known for his contributions to e-learning, autonomous navigation, package recognition, and mobile financial services. He is serving as a managing partner at Vici Partners.
Early life and education
[edit]Hudnut earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.[1] He later received an MBA from Harvard Business School.[2]
Career
[edit]Hudnut began his career at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker, later working with McKinsey & Company in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors in the United States and Latin America.[2][1]
Throughout his career, Hudnut held various executive roles. As CEO of University Access, he was recognized by the Smithsonian Institution for creating one of the first e-learning courses.[3] He also led Evolution Robotics Retail and EvoRetail, a technology company focused on retail scanners, which was later acquired.[4][5][2][1] He also served as General Manager of Revenue at Green Dot Corp, overseeing a division with significant revenue.[2]
Since 2013, Hudnut has been Managing Partner at Vici Partners, a consulting firm focused on increasing clients' operating income.[3][6]
Innovations and patents
[edit]Hudnut holds several patents, including:
- Vision-enabled household appliances[7]
- Systems and methods for merchandise checkout[8]
- Methods of merchandising for checkout lanes[9]
Honors and recognitions
[edit]In 2000, the Smithsonian Institution recognized Hudnut for his work in e-learning. He was awarded the Online Education Pioneer award for his contributions to Internet learning platforms.[3][5]
Personal life
[edit]Hudnut resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three children.[6][10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Alec Hudnut". Fast Company. November 30, 1999. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Alec Hudnut: A Visionary Leader Pioneering New Avenues". The Enterprise World. March 15, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Interview with Alec Hudnut, Managing Partner at Vici Partners". Business Innovators Radio. June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Datalogic invests in vision-based technology: announced the acquisition of Evolution Robotics Retail Inc". Datalogic. July 2, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alec Hudnut: Navigating Success for Vici Partners". CIO Business World. March 20, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Interview with Alec Hudnut, Managing Partner at Vici Partners". Blog Talk Radio. March 20, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Vision-enabled household appliances". Justia Patents. September 8, 2005. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Systems and methods for merchandise checkout". Justia Patents. September 1, 2005. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Methods of merchandising for checkout lanes". Justia Patents. July 24, 2007. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Alec Hudnut: Vici Partners". Championship Leadership Podcast. October 17, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2024.