Procure IT CEO Randy Jeter Named Entrepreneur in Residence at Concordia University Irvine

January 2026 – Irvine, CA – We’re proud to share that Randy Jeter, CEO and Founder of Procure IT, has been appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at Concordia University Irvine’s School of Business and Economics.

Read Concordia’s official announcement on LinkedIn

This appointment is more than a milestone . It’s a full-circle moment in a career defined by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to building better futures through technology.

With over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and executive leader, Randy has made his mark by scaling companies and leading transformative shifts in how businesses think about IT, data, and operational efficiency. His journey from founding RapidScale to launching Procure IT reflects a rare combination of vision and execution.

At Concordia, Randy will share these hard-won insights with the next generation of entrepreneurs — not from a textbook, but from real-world experience. In his role, he’ll lead lectures, mentor students, and collaborate with faculty to shape a forward-thinking, innovation-driven curriculum that prepares students for the evolving tech landscape.

“I’ve spent my career building companies that challenge the status quo,” said Randy. “Now, I have the opportunity to help students dream big, think critically, and build with intention — all while staying rooted in values that drive long-term success.”

Randy’s selection as Entrepreneur in Residence is a reflection of what makes Procure IT different. The same strategic thinking, commitment to innovation, and customer-first mindset that he brings to the classroom are embedded in our DNA as a company.

His leadership continues to validate Procure IT’s mission: empowering IT and finance leaders to make smarter decisions, reduce spend, and future-proof their tech environments — not with buzzwords, but with real solutions, real expertise, and real results.

As Concordia welcomes Randy to their academic community, we’re reminded of something we’ve always known: visionaries don’t just build companies, they build people, too.

About Randy Jeter

Randy is a veteran entrepreneur with a 25+ year track record of building and scaling companies at the intersection of technology and operations. He is currently the CEO of Procure IT, an AI-powered platform that helps companies modernize IT procurement and optimization. Randy’s passion for mentorship and innovation continues to shape the future of both the tech industry and the leaders who will drive it forward.