Rod Larson is director of private markets research and a partner at CTC Consulting. Mr. Larson joined CTC in 2005 and his responsibilities include sourcing, due diligence and monitoring of new and existing private markets managers. As director of private markets research, Mr. Larson works with J.B. Hayes to oversee CTC’s research and recommendations of private markets managers and work with consultants to implement these investments in clients’ portfolios.

Prior to joining CTC, Mr. Larson was the director of business development at iSyndicate, Inc. where he negotiated and structured agreements with strategic partners and investors. Mr. Larson also served as wireless product manager at iSyndicate where he was responsible for the strategic development and implementation of the company’s mobile media syndication product offering. Mr. Larson began his career as an analyst at Broadview Associates, where he identified and evaluated merger and acquisition opportunities in the information technology, communications and media industries and where he played an active role in numerous successful transactions.

Mr. Larson lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and three children. In his spare time, he enjoys road cycling and skiing.

Mr. Larson received a BA in English from Carleton College in 1992.