Blair is a renowned in the highest business circles for his strategic, leadership and relationship skills. He has transformed public and private companies in five different industries, and most recently lead AEye’s $1.5b IPO.

Blair previously served as Global President of PRG, the world’s largest live event technology and services company; CEO of XOJET, one of the fastest growing aviation companies in history, Sr Advisor and previously operating partner at TPG, a premier PE firm with more than $97 billion in global investments. He has also held executive and general management positions in numerous technology companies including VerticalNet, Savi Technologies, Autodesk and Sun Microsystems.

An active Board member and advisor, Blair has provided coaching and leadership guidance to youth and universities through organizations including the Buck Institute on Longevity, where he is a board member, the Positive Coaching Alliance, the Kairos Society, the Graduate Business Foundation as well as educational organizations such as Dartmouth College and the University of Maine.

In addition to The Helix and his work with Lacorte Ventures he is, married to the love of his life, the father of three boys, and one slightly anxious Weimaraner named Bella.