Ideon Consulting is led by Randy Storch, a veteran technology executive and entrepreneur with a track record of turning bold ideas into real-world impact. As founder and principal, Randy brings decades of executive experience and a hands-on approach to innovation, digital transformation, and product development. From startups to Fortune 500s, he has successfully delivered transformative solutions across industries.
He’s held C-level and founder roles at companies ranging from Convia (a Herman Miller division) to JLL, where he led the development of JLL Serve—an award-winning smart FM platform. He’s also founded and exited startups in airline reservations, cybersecurity, and AI-driven workplace technology.
He’s not just a technologist or a strategist—Randy thrives at the intersection of business vision and technical execution. Equally fluent in the boardroom and in deep technical discussions, he bridges the gap between what customers need and what technology can deliver by translating ideas into scalable, high-impact solutions.
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What Sets Him Apart
🎯 Customer-Centered Problem Solver
Digs deep to understand user needs, then delivers practical, high-impact solutions.
🔧 End-to-End Builder
Leads products from concept to deployment—whether cloud-based platforms, on-prem systems, workflow tools, or integrated hardware/software solutions.
🧱 Short-Term Wins, Long-Term Value
Builds technology that solves today’s problems while positioning organizations for future growth, flexibility, and innovation.
🧠 Fluent Across Functions
Equally effective in executive strategy sessions and engineering reviews. Bridges product, engineering, and operations to align teams and accelerate execution.
🚀 Entrepreneurial & Intrapreneurial Impact
Founded and scaled successful startups. Also led groundbreaking innovation inside Fortune 500 companies like JLL and Herman Miller—delivering enterprise-scale transformation.
💥 Disruptive Innovation
Created technologies that redefined business models—including airline reservations and facilities management—by shifting how entire industries operate.
🌍 Cross-Industry Reach
Transformed operations in commercial real estate, hospitality, telecom, healthcare, education, internet security, and aviation—proving innovation isn’t limited by industry.
🏆 Award-Winning Inventor & Leader
Holds 9 patents spanning multiple industries. Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, a Crain’s 40 Under 40 honoree, and inducted into the University of Illinois Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame.