Julian Pretto

Founder of opX, GEEKUR, and ChicagoMicro. 2X Microsoft partner of the year. Synnex Partner of the year. People really do hear you smile. I build tech brands.

I really have enjoyed being involved in technology all my life. Innovation excites me. And saying that - especially as a entrepreneur. I hope my kids and all their friends have watched all my adventures and are inspired to dream. plan. and build. Maybe they will hire me someday. Right now excited about IOT, New Distribution models both on the "traditional" side as well direct to consumer/corporate customers. things/concepts/services as solutions, and core IT services (Security, Cloud,Storage, Procurement) and VR done right. And striving to make a difference to the many great people I'm lucky enough to call my clients, employees, and friends! What I have learned more than anything is to service and stay humble.

Please connect with me if you are in Video Games/VR, IT Hardware Manufacturer Software or Service provider - Security, Cloud, Storage, ZWAVE VAR of any size. Straight up sales. Technology Distribution -And have any business ideas to discuss.

My 1st company was at the age of nine shoveling snow door to door on Diversey ave in Chicago. Between that and my paper routes I had all the quarters I needed to play Defender and Pac Man. Looking back now thats probably why my first real company was a video game label. I have been extremely blessed in business. I have founded and completely boot strapped multimillion dollar revenue companies. I have played key roles in building multibillion dollar sales organizations. I have done the M&A thing landing as a equity partner. I had a paper route from the Brickyard all the way to Harlem ave.

Having the time of my life building new things in the tech space. As well as advising great entrepreneurial minds and companies. Greatest achievement to date I'll never top are my kids who outshine the old man on every level. Lets collaborate!