ABOUT US

What’s Different about the Idea Finishing School?

Our goal is to not only identify high potential companies but also to provide dedicated professional “nurturing” and development resources to these ESCs.
Other ventures provide financial support or facilities, but not the depth of knowledge and experience dedicated solely to the success of new businesses.
The IFS executives serve as the Technology, Finance and Marketing experts for each ESC, and work side-by-side with these entrepreneurs to create the best corporate structure, business and marketing plans.  The name says it all.  IFS puts the finishing touch on golden opportunities.

Our Partners

Dean McCall, CEO is the co-founder of Ideagin, LLC, a serial entrepreneur and a catalyst in the Texas technology community.  McCall is an Entrepreneur in-Residence at UTSA’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and sits on the boards of various technology organizations, including South by Southwest.  He is also the President and CEO of Podcast Ready, and a Venture Adviser to DFJ Mercury.

Rudy De La Garza, CFO has been in financial consulting for over 30 years.  He is also a co-founder of Ideagin, LLC, and is the founder and President of First Dominion Financial, LTD, a business consulting firm.  Rudy, along with the firm’s associate Security Attorneys and qualified SEC Certified Public Accounts have taken private companies to the public market for capital and listing on an exchange since 1993.  Rudy also sits on the advisory boards of several public and privately held companies.  Rudy’s expertise lies in his ability to analyze businesses, define objectives and action plans, and successfully achieve those plans.

Linda Mills, CMO has over 20 years experience in voice, data, and IP technology services, and has held leadership positions in product management, marketing communications, network design, pricing, strategy and sales in global organizations.  At Rackspace, she served as the Vice President of Marketing Communications.    At MCI/Verizon and XO Communications, she was the Vice President of Product Marketing and Life Cycle Management, responsible for creation, launch and life cycle management of all Voice, Data and Integrated business communications products and services.