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“Rod is one of our nation’s leading minds. He possesses a more complete understanding of America than most executives have of their own businesses. He’s smart, original, and very committed — a combination that one rarely finds.”
Peter Thiel“Ever since I first worked alongside Rod in the early days of PayPal, I’ve been struck by his powerful vision for the future. Rod understands the intersection of technology, politics and culture in a way few others do.”
Eric M. Jackson“I’ve known just about every leader of the last two generations, and I’ve met very few who were as smart or capable as Rod.”
Lyn Nofziger“I’ve known Rod Martin since he earned a place as one of just 100 student leaders representing more than 40 countries when he was a high school sophomore. He has lived up to our very highest expectations, both for himself and for the 350,000 students who’ve gone through the HOBY program. A leader and a servant, in public life and in private, he strides at the top of his profession, and has nowhere to go but up. He is in the truest sense of the word ‘outstanding’.”
Hugh O'Brian“Rod Martin is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished thought leaders today. His immense fund of experience and knowledge is paralleled by a kind, patient, generous personality. He is a wonderful mentor, a humble role model, and a deep inspiration for the next generation of scientific innovators and entrepreneurs.”
Dr. Harold Ott“Rod Martin is one of those impressive Renaissance types whose genius spans politics, economics, history, philosophy and technology. These are the qualities of a truly visionary entrepreneur. Rod has them in spades.”
Kevin Freeman“From rural Arkansas to the pinnacle of PayPal, Rod Martin exhibits the finest traits of the global entrepreneur. He possesses the unique skill sets to identify industry-changing concepts and guide them through to fruition. One of America’s most brilliant, creative individuals…my friend, Rod Martin.”
Buck Johns“Rod Martin understands the times we live in. When his commentary lands in my box I read it. I encourage you to do the same.”
Ted Traylor“Rod Martin wears with uncommon grace an uncanny ability to link his vigorous faith to the practical challenges of both the business world and the political arena. Yet the respect he shows for others carries a warmth and modesty that are both too rare among those who are strong advocates of feisty positions.”
Joel Belz“Rod Martin has a proven track record of overwhelming success. He is innovative and cutting-edge, but he is also witty and wise. I have never had a conversation with him without leaving motivated and encouraged. His personal friendship is a treasure and I believe in him strongly.”
Dr. Ronnie Floyd“Rod Martin is a Reaganite-Thatcherite conservative, and a man who has spent much of his life ministering to and working for the benefit of others. I know Rod as an advocate for freedom, a leader who understands the real changes America needs, and who has the drive and ability to make those changes happen.”
Steve Forbes“Rod gives out hope like candy in his pocket.”
Amb. Holland Coors“Rod is one of America’s finest young minds.”
Edward Teller“My friend Rod Martin brings to politics and government incredible experience and insight. And his goal is simply to allow America to remain a shining city on a hill, to which the world can look for the system of government that allows the maximum number of people to derive the maximum prosperity and freedom from their endeavors.”
Haley Barbour“Rod Martin is a cornucopian entrepreneur and eutropic thinker whose influence radiates through an array of companies, institutions, movements and churches. A renaissance American, he is also a prolific friend of freedom and faith around the globe.”
George Gilder“Rod Martin served as Policy Director in my administration, and he is a tireless worker for our convictions as a moral, freedom-loving people. He lives a balanced life that includes not only work but faith and family. He is the kind of dynamic leader we need, a man who has the knowledge, ability and experience to lead us into the 21st Century.”
Gov. Mike Huckabee“I am proud to have been Rod Martin’s friend for a quarter century, and I can tell you that he is one of the finest men and most outstanding leaders in our church and in our country today. He has a knack for turning everything he touches to success.”
Judge Paul Pressler“Rod Martin is a born leader and an outstanding political mind. Anyone who takes him on is going to have a serious fight on their hands.”
Dick Dresner“Rod Martin is simply brilliant. He was one of the best high school and college students Arkansas ever produced. He held nearly every position of statewide party leadership he could reasonably hold before he was 25. He did a great job for me in Washington and for Governor Huckabee as well. He lives, breathes, embodies the future. And if Rod represents the future, America has nothing to worry about.”
John Paul Hammerschmidt“Rod Martin has a unique combination of personal integrity, economic acumen and entrepreneurship. Rod is a man to be trusted, and his business foresight is a matter of public record.”
Deal Hudson“Rod Martin is a modern day philosopher-statesman: a capitalist intellectual, a conservative iconoclast, a gentle adversary and a kind prophet. He inspires us towards a fresh national vision built upon our original founding principles. America needs more husbands, fathers, patriots and leaders like Rod Martin.”
José González“Rod Martin is effective, efficient, perceptive, wise and gracious. He is a great friend and a great ally.”
Ted Baehr“Rod sees the world through a different window than the rest of us.”
Jay Strack“Rod Martin literally wrote the book on excellence. Humble yet brilliant, a man of love and compassion, with penetrating clarity he illuminates the world around us, and we are both stirred and enlightened.”
Gil Amelio“The future of technology is the future of America. Rod Martin sees that future as clearly as anyone, and he also sees how to shape it for the betterment of all. Yet at the same time, Rod is firmly rooted in the traditions of faith and patriotism that have made America great; fidelity to those traditions is, indeed, necessary for the perpetuation of America’s greatness. Rod is respectful of the past, and mindful of the future — and that’s why he has made, and will make, so many outstanding contributions in so many areas.”
Jim Pinkerton“Rod’s achievements pale beside his character and his brilliance. He sees what others can’t. He leads when others won’t.”
Jane Russell“Rod Martin operates on the cutting-edge of business, politics, technology, and theology. Whatever he says or writes is worth hearing, reading, and thinking about carefully before you make your next move.”
Dr. Jerry A. Johnson“America, and especially the conservative movement, badly needs more leaders who really get the future. We need more Rod Martins”
Randy Tate
Rod D. Martin is a technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, hedge fund manager, author and conservative activist from Destin, Florida.
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Rod is one of our nation’s leading minds. He’s smart, original, and very committed—a combination that one rarely finds.
Rod Martin is a Reaganite-Thatcherite conservative…[and] a man who has spent much of his life ministering to and working for the benefit of others. I know Rod as an advocate for freedom, a leader who understands the real changes we need in Washington, and who has the drive and ability to make those changes happen.
Rod Martin is the kind of dynamic leader who has the knowledge, ability and experience to lead us successfully into the 21st Century. His vision for America is compelling.
Rod Martin literally wrote the book on excellence. Humble yet brilliant, a man of love and compassion, with penetrating clarity he illuminates the world around us, and we are both stirred and enlightened.
Rod Martin is a born leader and an outstanding political mind. Anyone who takes him on is going to have a serious fight on their hands.
Rod Martin is a man of uncommon vision and character. Ever since I first worked alongside Rod in the early days of PayPal, I’ve been struck by his powerful vision for the future. Rod understands the intersection of technology, politics and culture in a way that few others do.
Rod Martin wears with uncommon grace an uncanny ability to link his vigorous faith to the practical challenges of both the business world and the political arena. Yet the respect he shows for others carries a warmth and modesty that are both too rare among those who are strong advocates of feisty positions.
America badly needs more leaders who really get the future. We need more Rod Martins.
Rod Martin is a modern day philosopher-statesman. He is a capitalist intellectual, a conservative iconoclast, a gentle adversary and a kind prophet. He inspires us towards a fresh national vision built upon the original founding principles.
Rod Martin is not only effective and efficient, but he is also perceptive, wise and gracious. He gets things done. He is a great friend and a great ally.
Rod is one of the sharpest, most gracious men I know, and one of the most gifted political thinkers today. His ability to analyze issues and communicate thoughtful insights on them have earned him the respect of people across the political spectrum.
I am proud to have been Rod Martin’s friend for a quarter century, and I can tell you that he is one of the finest men and most outstanding leaders in our church and in our country today. He has a knack for turning everything he touches to success.
Rod Martin is a cornucopian entrepreneur and eutropic thinker whose influence radiates through an array of companies, institutions, movements and churches. A renaissance American, he is also a prolific friend of freedom and faith around the globe.
If Rod Martin represents the next generation of leaders, America has nothing to worry about.
A leader and a servant, in public life and in private, Rod Martin strides at the top of his profession, and has nowhere to go but up. He is in the truest sense of the word ‘outstanding’.
Rod Martin is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished thought leaders today. He is a wonderful mentor, a humble role model, and a deep inspiration for the next generation of scientific innovators and entrepreneurs.
Rod’s achievements pale beside his character and his brilliance. He sees what others can’t. He leads when others won’t.
Rod Martin is one of America’s finest young minds.
The future of technology is the future of America. Rod Martin sees that future clearly, and also sees how to shape it for the betterment of all. He is firmly rooted in the traditions of faith and patriotism that have made America great. That’s why he has made, and will make, so many outstanding contributions in so many areas.