Hal Rose understands growing a business. He has over 25 years’ experience in launching, growing and re-building businesses, business operations, development and investment in the fields of healthcare, personal care, technology, new & traditional media, business services, and manufacturing/distribution companies. He currently works with entrepreneurs in the healthcare space including dermatology, pathology, genomics, toxicology and related technologies and services, medical devices, medical service rollups, derm and skincare ingredients and finished products. He recently spent 6 years leading and as COO and General Counsel for multiple growth companies in the Dallas area. Rose has had direct responsibility for the launch and development of businesses, and for over $200 million in business acquisitions, technology development and sales, and all related legal matters. He has also served in leadership and counsel roles for e-business solutions, online media and internet fulfillment companies. Earlier in his career, Rose founded a firm providing outsourced general counsel services to high-growth companies and private equity groups throughout the U.S. Rose earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, a J.D. from SMU, and completed the SMU Cox School of Business Executive Management Development Program. He began his career in the private practice of law for a top U.S.-based international law firm. Rose is engaged in numerous charitable activities including his current service with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center, Tech Wildcatters, University of Texas Venture Labs and the Perot Museum He enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and 2 children.