Grant
Asplund
Entrepreneur
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Owner and CEO of MetaInfo
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Executive Mentor
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Keynote Speaker
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Creator of S.A.F.E. DHCP
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Angel Investor
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Philanthropist
Grant Asplund is a seasoned sales and marketing executive with expertise in new product launches, partnerships, and strategic planning with decades of experience. He excels in communication, problem-solving, and global business development. As a dynamic leader, his speaking engagements empower teams for success in personal and professional growth.
Grant is a dynamic public speaker with a powerful and motivational style. He shows up to get the best
from you and he does it. After listening to a speech by Grant, you'll see how a simple 6 letter phrase can
reframe everything in your life.
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Grant's career is marked by a series of groundbreaking milestones that have shaped the tech industry. He kicked off his journey by opening an Apple dealership in 1983, followed by the establishment of Apple Computer offices in Anchorage in 1987. In 1991, he took charge of Reseller Sales Development for NWOPS, where he made waves by creating an innovative in-channel bundle for the highly anticipated Windows 95 launch.
Grant's visionary mindset propelled him to become Check Point Software’s first Worldwide Evangelist in 1998, earning recognition as the inventor of the firewall. As the CEO and owner of MetaInfo from 2002 to 2007, he launched the game-changing S.A.F.E. DHCP™ and orchestrated a successful exit by selling to Neustar.
Notably, he was also the eighth employee at Altor Networks, playing a pivotal role in developing the first purpose-built virtual firewall, a revolutionary product later acquired by Juniper Networks. Grant’s journey is a testament to his innovative spirit and leadership in technology!