Rod Ford

CognitiveDATA, Inc. engages in the provision of digital marketing services. It serves direct marketers in the merchant, communications, insurance and publishing industries, as well as associations and non-profits. The company was founded by Rodney Ford in 2001 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.

nGageLabs, Inc. designs and builds mobile phone marketing campaigning solutions. The firm also provides in-store shopper engagement solutions that enable retailers to recognize personalize and engage shoppers directly via the customer's mobile device and interactive smart displays. Its solutions include shopper engagement, loyalty and interactive kiosks. The company was founded in 2010 by Robert Alpert and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Merkle, Inc. operates as a customer relationship marketing agency services. It offers consulting, marketing technology, data and analytics and digital agency services. The firm serves the financial, travel, retail, media, health, and insurance industries. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

XCelerate Capital LLC (XCelerate Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Rod Ford. The firm is headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Bourbon & Boots, Inc. markets and sells gift items. It exports southern lifestyle through content and commerce to southern friends, expatriates, and admirers. The company was founded in February 2012 and is headquartered in North Little Rock, AR.

Bourbon & Boots Acquisition Co. LLC markets and sells gift items. The company was founded by Mike Mueller, Scott Copeland, and Price Matt and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.