Rick Erwin

Active Investor

Chief Executive Officer at Adstra

Chicago, Illinois

Rick Erwin, Chief Executive Officer at Adstra is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what Rick Erwin backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Rick Erwin serves as Chief Executive Officer at Adstra. Mr. Erwin served as Board Member at Adstra. He is an Angel Investor. He served as Board Member at RevSpring. He served as President at Acxiom (Marketing Solutions Division). He served as a Board Member at LiveRamp Holdings. He also serves on the Board of Acxiom. As President of Acxiom's Audience Solutions Division, he drives the strategy, growth, and profitability of Acxiom's industry-leading data products and services. With over two decades in the traditional and digital marketing industries, he is a leading voice in the field of data-driven marketing and an outspoken advocate for its value in the global economy. Prior to joining Acxiom, he spent 10 years as president of the Consumer Insights and Targeting Division of Experian Marketing Services. During his tenure, he led the turnaround and growth of seven legacy data and analytics businesses, and established the company as a force in the digital marketing services industry. Prior to Experian, he held numerous senior management roles in his 12-year career at RR Donnelley in that company's Marketing Services Division. He earned his master's degree in business administration from Northwestern University (Kellogg) and holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing & Finance from Michigan State University. He is a past Vice Chairman, Treasurer and current director of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), and also serves as a director for Chicago Youth Centers, Shedd Aquarium, and RevSpring, Inc.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CDeveloper Tools & DataCybersecurityGaming & EntertainmentMedia & ContentMarketing & AdTech
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 7

Notable investments

Chicago Youth CentersJohn G. Shedd AquariumDMAImprovadoIABCED Process Minerals, Inc.LoopMe

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